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NEUROprotection Via optimizINg Cerebral Blood Flow afTer cArdiaC arresT (NEURO-INTACT) Study

NEUROprotection Via optimizINg Cerebral Blood Flow afTer cArdiaC arresT (NEURO-INTACT) Study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05679739
Enrollment
49
Registered
2023-01-11
Start date
2023-08-29
Completion date
2026-08-31
Last updated
2025-05-16

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

Conditions

Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA)

Brief summary

This single-center proof of concept study aims to assess the efficacy of a blood pressure strategy targeting person- and time-specific cerebral blood flow compared with standard-of-care using neuron-specific enolase as a quantitative biomarker of brain injury. Our central hypothesis is that an individualized blood pressure strategy targeting cerebral perfusion will reduce the extent of brain injury as indicated by changes in levels of neuron-specific enolase from baseline at 72 hours. To test this hypothesis, we will recruit 49 patients to an individualized blood pressure management strategy targeting cerebral blood flow, where optimal blood pressure will be serially calculated by the ICM+ brain monitoring software (Cambridge, UK) using inputs from transcranial Doppler ultrasound and near-infrared spectroscopy.

Interventions

OTHERIndividualized blood pressure strategy

An individualized blood pressure strategy targeting cerebral blood flow, serially guided by near-infrared spectroscopy and transcranial Doppler ultrasound. Assessments are performed on admission, and at 12, 24 and 48 hours post-ROSC.

Sponsors

National University Hospital, Singapore
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 79 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. At least 21 years of age 2. Comatose defined as not being able to obey verbal commands and no verbal response to pain after sustained ROSC.

Exclusion criteria

1. ≥ 80 years old at time of enrolment 2. Pregnant patients 3. Limitations of care or life support therapy withdrawn within 24 hours of admission

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean change in neuron-specific enolase (NSE)72 hours post ROSCThe mean change in concentration of NSE from baseline levels to 72 hours post-ROSC.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Peak concentration of myocardial injury biomarker - N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)Within 72hours of ROSCPeak concentration of myocardial injury biomarker, N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) within 72 hours of ROSC
Peak concentration of renal function - CreatinineWithin 72hours of ROSCPeak concentration of renal function, Creatinine within 72 hours of ROSC
Peak concentration of renal injury biomarker - Proenkephalin A 119-159 (penKID)Within 72hours of ROSCPeak concentration of renal injury biomarker, Proenkephalin A 119-159 (penKID) within 72 hours of ROSC
Peak concentration of renal injury biomarker - Biologically active adrenomedullin (bio-ADM)Within 72hours of ROSCPeak concentration of renal injury biomarker, Biologically active adrenomedullin (bio-ADM) within 72 hours of ROSC
Peak concentration of renal injury biomarker - Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP2)Within 72hours of ROSCPeak concentration of renal injury biomarker, Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP2) within 72 hours of ROSC
Peak concentration of renal injury biomarker - Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 7 (IGFBP7)Within 72hours of ROSCPeak concentration of renal injury biomarker, Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 7 (IGFBP7) within 72 hours of ROSC
Peak concentration of myocardial injury biomarker - High-sensitive troponin (hsTNT)Within 72hours of ROSCPeak concentration of myocardial injury biomarker, High-sensitive troponin (hsTNT) within 72 hours of ROSC
Physical functionThrough study completion, average of 12 months post OHCAPhysical function measured by the change of Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) self-reported questionnaire on hospital discharge, and at 3, 6 and 12 months post OHCA. DASI score is the sum of the questionnaire responses, score of 34 or less means moderate-to-severe complications.
Neurocognitive outcome - Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA)Through study completion, average of 12 months post OHCANeurocognitive is assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA, global cognition) on hospital discharge, and at 3, 6 and 12 months post OHCA. Scores on the MOCA from zero to 30, while score of 26 and above is considered normal.
Neuropsychological outcome - Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS)Through study completion, average of 12 months post OHCANeuropsychological deficits is assessed by the modified local version of Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) on hospital discharge, and at 3, 6 and 12 months post OHCA. Standard scores of 70 and above will classify as average/mild impairment, scores 55 to 69 as moderate impairment and severe impairment for scores less than 55.
Neuropsychological outcome- Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21)Through study completion, average of 12 months post OHCADepression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) is used to assess neuropsychological outcome on hospital discharge, and at 3, 6 and 12 months post OHCA.
Health-related quality of lifeThrough study completion, average of 12 months post OHCAHealth-related quality of life measured by EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire on hospital discharge, and at 3, 6 and 12 months post OHCA. EQ-5D-5L questionnaire consists of 5 dimensions (mobility, self care, usual activities, pain/comfort, anxiety/depression). There are 5 levels in each dimensions. The lowest level means normal which the highest level means extremely severe.
Neurological outcomeThrough study completion, average of 12 months post OHCANeurological outcomes measured by Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) scale on hospital discharge, and at 3, 6 and 12 months post OHCA. The CPC purports to assess domains of functioning after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with scores ranging from 1 (good cerebral performance/normal life) to 5 (brain death).

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Exploratory outcome - Digital neurocognitive assessmentThrough study completion, average of 12 months post OHCANeurocognitive is assessed by digital neurocognitive assessment on hospital discharge, and at 3, 6 and 12 months post OHCA.

Countries

Singapore

Contacts

Primary ContactShir Lynn Lim
shir_lynn_lim@nuhs.edu.sg69082222

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026