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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT05173740

NCT05173740 Rehabilitation for Survivors of Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest

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NCT ID NCT05173740
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Condition Cardiac Arrest
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 214 participants
Start Date 2022-02-01
Primary Completion 2027-07-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Individually tailored rehabilitation interventionUsual care

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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.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 214 participants in total. It began in 2022-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-07-31.

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Brief Summary

This study is a parallel group multicentre investigator-initiated clinical randomised controlled superiority trial that will include a total of 214 survivors of OHCA. Participants will to be randomized with a 1:1 allocation ratio to either a intervention consisting of a comprehensive initiated tailored rehabilitation intervention focusing on supporting RTW plus usual care compared to usual care alone.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion criteria: * All adult survivors with first time out-of-hospital cardiac arrest * Discharged from the Hospitals will be assessed eligible for inclusion Exclusion criteria: * Survivors who prior to the cardiac arrest were not part of the labour force with at least two years until they are qualified to receive retirement state pensions * Patients that cannot understand and fulfil the study surveys (in Danish) * Patients with short witnessed cardiac arrests with return of spontaneous circulation estimated less than 4 minutes and immediate awakening without ICU treatment

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jan Christensen, PhD

✉ fysjan@gmail.com

📞 35453001

Principal Investigator

Jan Christensen, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05173740 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Cardiac Arrest. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05173740 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT05173740 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05173740 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fysjan@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05173740 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Copenhagen, Denmark.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05173740 clinical trial?

NCT05173740 is sponsored by Rigshospitalet, Denmark. The principal investigator is Jan Christensen, PhD at Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Rigshospitalet, Denmark. The trial plans to enroll 214 participants.

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