NCT07143357 Mind-body Resilience Program for Cardiac Arrest Survivors and Their Caregivers: Recovering Together After Cardiac Arrest
| NCT ID | NCT07143357 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts General Hospital |
| Condition | Emotional Distress |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 84 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-17 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-06 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 84 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-17 with a primary completion date of 2028-06.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to pilot two resilience interventions for cardiac arrest survivors and their informal caregivers, Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest 1 and Recovering Together after Cardiac Arrest 2 . The data the investigators gather in this study will be used to further refine the interventions.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Out-of-hospital or in-hospital CA survivor (must have new diagnosis of "cardiac arrest" in electronic medical record from index hospitalization with documented loss of pulse) with an identified caregiver (identified by the survivor who is their primary source of emotional and functional support) 2. survivor must score \>5 on Short Form of the Mini Mental State Exam for sufficient cognitive function for meaningful participation 3. ability and willingness to participate in a hybrid in-person/live video intervention 4. English speaking adults (18 year or older) 5. at least one member of the dyad endorses clinically significant emotional distress during screening (\>7 on either of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale subscales). Exclusion Criteria: 1. active psychosis, mania, substance dependence, or suicidal intent or plan that would require a higher level of care 2. any other psychiatric or neurological condition that would preclude meaningful participation 3. the caregiver must not be a cardiac arrest survivor
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07143357 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Emotional Distress. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07143357 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07143357 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at apresciutti@mgh.harvard.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07143357 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07143357 clinical trial?
NCT07143357 is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 84 participants.