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NCT06564675 Accuracy of EEG Slow Wave Activity in Predicting Favourable Outcome in Patients With Hypoxic Brain Injury - A Substudy of STEPCARE Trial

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NCT ID NCT06564675
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Helsinki
Condition Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2023-08-01
Primary Completion 2026-08-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 110 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
C-Trend Index

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 300 participants in total. It began in 2023-08-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-31.

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Brief Summary

This is an observational substudy embedded in the STEPCARE Trial. The study involves EEG analysis, covered by the ethics approval of STEPCARE Trial. The investigators aim to compare the accuracy of a continuously measured algorithm-based EEG index, C-Trend Index, with retrospective visual analysis of continuous EEG in predicting favorable functional outcome in adult patients treated in intensive care units after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The primary hypothesis is that the accuracy of C-Trend Index has at least 10% better accuracy in predicting favorable outcome than the visual analysis of cEEG, when assessed early, 9-12 hours after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * OHCA, with sustained ROSC * Unconscious after ROSC * No limitations to full life support * Randomized to STEPCARE Trial in a participating center with Brainstatus device available Exclusion Criteria: * age \<18 * Previously randomized to STEPCARE * Trauma or hemorrhage as the reasons for arrest * Suspected or confirmed intracerebral hemorrhage * Allergy to adhesive material * Damaged skin at the frontal-temporal are preventing electrode attachment

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Johanna Hästbacka, a/c professor

✉ johanna.hastbacka@tuni.fi

📞 +358415058360

Principal Investigator

Jukka Kortelainen, MD, PhD

STUDY DIRECTOR

University of Oulu

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06564675 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 110 Years, studying Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06564675 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06564675 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at johanna.hastbacka@tuni.fi for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06564675 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Helsinki, Finland, Kuopio, Finland, Tampere, Finland, Lund, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06564675 clinical trial?

NCT06564675 is sponsored by University of Helsinki. The principal investigator is Jukka Kortelainen, MD, PhD at University of Oulu. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.

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