Neurologic Physiology After Removal of Therapy (NeuPaRT)
Recruiting
Observational Study
Determination of Death
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 158 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine when brain function stops compared to when the heart stops by monitoring electrical brain activity in patients who are taken off life support and progress to death in the intensive care unit.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age ≥ 18 years
2. Plan for the withdrawal of life sustaining measures (WLSM)
3. Attending physician anticipates patient will die within 24 hours of the withdrawal of life sustaining measures
4. Patient has an indwelling arterial cannula for monitoring blood pressure
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