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The Role of Stress in Cardiac Arrest (Cortizol CPR)
Led by University Hospital Pilsen · Updated on 2026-05-01
136
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
94 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to assess long-term stress in patients after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. To do this, we will measure levels of the stress hormone cortisol in hair samples. Cortisol is produced in larger amounts during periods of ongoing stress and builds up in the hair as it grows. Because hair grows about 1 cm per month, a 3 cm hair sample can show your average stress level over the past three months. The results will be compared with anonymized information from your medical records and the care you received before and during your hospital stay.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Role of Stress in Cardiac Arrest (Cortizol CPR)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Cardiac arrest
- Heart attack
- Age between 18 and 100 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Patient's relatives do not approve participation in the study
- Chronic treatment with corticosteroids or antidepressants
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Hospital Pilsen
Pilsen, Czech Republic, Czechia, 30100
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jana Smalcova, MD, Ph.D.
CONTACT
M
Milan Hromadka, MD, Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SCREENING
Number of Arms
2
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