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Cardiac Arrest clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Cardiac Arrest — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
32 US clinical trials · 12 currently recruiting
The research picture
Cardiac Arrest has 32 registered US clinical trials, 12 of them open to new participants right now — about 38% of the total.
- 12
- recruiting participants now
- 38%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 1
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 3
- top sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Quality of Pediatric Resuscitation in a Multicenter Collaborative
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
NCT02708134
Hospital Airway Resuscitation Trial
Montefiore Medical Center
NCT05520762
Resuscitative TEE Collaborative Registry
University of Pennsylvania
NCT04972526
Neuroprognostication Bias: A Collaboration to Reduce the Impact of Self-fulfilling Prophecy in Cardiac ARrEst
Boston Medical Center
NCT03261089
Early Amiodarone in Shockable Cardiac Arrest
Oregon Health and Science University
NCT06680869
Immunoinflammatory Response in Post Cardiac Arrest Syndrome (PCAS)
MaineHealth
NCT02664831
Surviving PEA in Roanoke (SPEAR) Study
Carol Bernier
NCT05283850
Impact of Aerosol Box Use During Cardiopulmonary Arrest: A Multicenter Study
KidSIM Simulation Program
NCT05868239
Post-CA Neuroprotection With Magnesium
NYU Langone Health
NCT06455514
Hydrogen's Feasibility and Safety as a Therapy in ECPR
Boston Children's Hospital
NCT05574296
Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusion During Cardiac Arrest
NYU Langone Health
NCT06462027
Continuous Jugular Venous Oxygen Saturation (SjO2) Measurement After Cardiac Arrest
Byron Drumheller
NCT06511999
A Rapid Diagnostic of Risk in Hospitalized Patients Using Machine Learning
AgileMD
NCT05893420
fMRI in CardiaC arrEst With Uncertain Prognosis
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT06423768
Code Blue Outcomes & Process Improvement Through Leadership Optimization Using Teleintensivists-Simulation
Intermountain Health Care
NCT03000829
SmartCPR Trial: An Analysis of a Waveform-Based Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Algorithm on Survival From Out-of-Hospital Ventricular Fibrillation
New York City Fire Department
NCT00535106
Vfib by ECG or Echo During Cardiac Arrest
Romolo Gaspari
NCT04906252
REASON 1 Trial: Sonography in Cardiac Arrest
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
NCT01446471
Reoxygenation After Cardiac Arrest (REOX Study)
The Cooper Health System
NCT01881243
Trial of Vasopressin and Epinephrine to Epinephrine Only for In-Hospital Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
NCT00628550
Quantitative Measurement of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) During In Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
NCT00628693
A Prospective Analysis of the Effect of Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest
Advocate Hospital System
NCT00676598
Corticosteroid Therapy in Refractory Shock Following Cardiac Arrest
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
NCT00676585
A Comparison of CPR Outcomes Between Traditional and Endomorphic Manikins With and Without Equipment
North Dakota State University
NCT04283214
Ubiquinol as a Metabolic Resuscitator in Post-Cardiac Arrest
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
NCT02934555
Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) Biomarkers
University of Florida
NCT03112486
Family-Authored ICU Diaries to Reduce Fear in Patients Experiencing a Cardiac Arrest (FAID Fear)
Columbia University
NCT05144477
Reoxygenation After Cardiac Arrest II (REOX II Study)
The Cooper Health System
NCT02698826
Open Pilot Trial of a Mind-body Program for Cardiac Arrest Survivors and Their Caregivers
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT06517394
NEURESCUE Device as an Adjunct to In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (ARISE)
neurescue
NCT05444049
Measurement of the Quality of Pediatric CPR
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
NCT01265316
Washington Study of Hemofiltration After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
University of Washington
NCT01509040
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 7 |
| Phase 2 | 2 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Cardiac Arrest Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 32 US studies indexed under Cardiac Arrest, and 12 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 38% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Cardiac Arrest shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 9 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Cardiac Arrest is led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 32 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Cardiac Arrest?
PlainTrial tracks 32 US clinical trials for Cardiac Arrest, of which 12 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Cardiac Arrest?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.