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NCT06789978 Rapid Prehospital ACcess to ECPR in Prague

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NCT ID NCT06789978
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor General University Hospital, Prague
Condition Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2025-01-20
Primary Completion 2026-06-16

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)

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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 20 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-20 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-16.

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Brief Summary

A prospective pilot feasibility study of prehospital ECPR in patients with refractory OHCA

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Estimated age 18-70 years * Refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (3 unsuccessful defibrillations and/or at least 10 minutes of resuscitation in case of pulseless electrical activity) * Witnessed cardiac arrest * ECPR team available * ECPR team alert within 20 minutes from the emergency call Exclusion Criteria: * Unwitnessed cardiac arrest * Asystole * ETCO2 less than 10 mmHg upon ECPR team arrival * Known limitations of intensive care (Do Not Resuscitate - DNR status) * Known severe neurological impairment prior to cardiac arrest (mRS 4-6) * Suspected or known pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jan Belohlavek, MD, PhD

✉ jan.belohlavek@vfn.cz

📞 420724371594

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06789978 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 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 NCT06789978 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06789978 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jan.belohlavek@vfn.cz for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06789978 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Prague, Czechia.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06789978 clinical trial?

NCT06789978 is sponsored by General University Hospital, Prague. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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