The Effect of SPecialty cAre on Recovery From Cardiac Arrest Trial (the SPARC Trial) (NCT07002294)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This randomized clinical trial will determine if adult participants who are in the emergency department after being resuscitated from a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital benefit from care delivered at specialized centers. The main question that it will answer is whether transferring participants to a hospital with a specialized cardiac arrest service improves recovery of function after 90 days. Participants will receive all usual medical care, but some participants will be offered transfer to a regional cardiac arrest center and others will be offered care at the closest appropriate hospital. Investigators will interview participants after 90 days to assess their recovery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Transfer to specialty care (OTHER)
- Usual care (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (412) 864-2284
Email: difioresm@upmc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.