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.
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
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