The Role of Stress in Cardiac Arrest (Cortizol CPR)

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Chronic Stress Cardiac Arrest (CA) Post-Resuscitation Syndrome Heart Attack
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 100
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Screening
Participants needed
136 (estimated)
Sponsor
University Hospital Pilsen · Other
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About This Trial
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 t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Cardiac arrest * Heart attack * 18 - 100 years Exclusion Criteria: * Disapproval patient´s relatives with the study * Chronical treatment with corticoids and antidepresives
Contacts

Jana Smalcova, MD, Ph.D.

775 360 017

jana.smalcova@gmail.com

CONTACT

Milan Hromadka, MD, Ph.D.

377 105 840

hromadka@fnplzen.cz

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