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NCT06836830 PEEP vs. ZEEP in Out-of-Hospital-Cardiac-Arrest

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NCT ID NCT06836830
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Muehlenkreiskliniken, MKK
Condition Ventilation Therapy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 600 participants
Start Date 2025-06-01
Primary Completion 2026-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
PEEP 5 mbarZEEP 0 mbar

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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 600 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.

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Brief Summary

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a major cause of mortality, with low survival probabilities to hospital discharge. Despite the frequent use of airway management and mechanical ventilation during resuscitation, there is limited evidence regarding the optimal ventilation strategy to improve oxygen delivery and patient outcomes. The present study aims to investigate the effects of positive-end-expiratory-pressure (PEEP) set at 5 mbar compared to zero-end-expiratory-pressure (ZEEP) on the return of spontaneous-circulation (ROSC) in adult patients with OHCA.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults \>= 18 years * non-traumatic OHCA * mechanical ventilation via airway device Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \< 18 years, * traumatic cause of OHCA, * no cardiac arrest, withholding of resuscitation (e.g. Do-Not-Resuscitate orders)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Gerrit Jansen, PD Dr. med.

✉ gerrit.jansen@muehlenkreiskliniken.de

📞 +49 571-790-54401

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06836830 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Ventilation Therapy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06836830 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06836830 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gerrit.jansen@muehlenkreiskliniken.de for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06836830 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Gütersloh, Germany, Minden, Germany, Osnabrück, Germany.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06836830 clinical trial?

NCT06836830 is sponsored by Muehlenkreiskliniken, MKK. The trial plans to enroll 600 participants.

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