Low-field Imaging For Encephalopathy after Cardiac Arrest

Low-field Imaging For Encephalopathy after Cardiac Arrest - LIFE-CA

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00039988

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-21

Start date

2026-01-28

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

G93.1

Interventions

Group 1: Adult patients after non-traumatic cardiac arrest with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) who are admitted to the intensive care unit.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Non-traumatic cardiac arrest with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Additional acute cerebral events on the initial brain computed tomography scan (e.g. clearly demarcated territorial ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, or severe traumatic brain injury). Patients with implanted devices that are not fully compatible with ultra-low-field magnetic resonance imaging (e.g. non-magnetic-resonance-compatible pacemakers, left ventricular assist devices, or Impella systems).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Long-term neurological outcome assessed using the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and the Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) at 1 and 6 months, obtained via telephone interview.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life assessed using the EQ-5D at 1 and 6 months, obtained via telephone interview.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMartin Kenda

LMU Klinikum, Neurologische Klinik und Poliklinik

martin.kenda@med.uni-muenchen.de+49 894400-76987

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026