Prognostic Value of Plasma Mitochondrial DNA and Cytochrome C After Cardiac Arrest

December 5, 2023 updated by: Peter Radsel, University Medical Centre Ljubljana

The aim of the study is to determine prognostic value of plasma mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C after cardiac arrest.

The study will be conducted in three parts:

  1. Determine plasma concentrations of mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C in healthy population.
  2. Determine release profile of mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C to plasma after cardiac arrest.
  3. Determine plasma prognostic value of mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C after cardiac arrest and compare it with established prognostic methods.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Scientific background

Cardiac arrest is one of leading causes of mortality in developed world. Survival ranges between 15 and 22%. Patients surviving cardiac arrest can have significant neurological impairment. None of currently available diagnostic methods can detect neurological consequences in early post resuscitation period. Biomarkers (NSE - neuron specific enolase, protein S100, GFAP - glial fibrillary acidic protein), imaging (computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging) and functional studies (EEG - electro encephalography, SSEP - somatosensory evoked potentials) have all shown only limited prognostic value in predicting survival with good neurological outcome after cardiac arrest.

Mitochondrial damage is one of key mechanisms of postresuscitation dysfunction. Elevated values of mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns were already linked to worst survival after cardiac arrest and critical illness.

Mitochondrial damage often results in cell death and mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns are released into bloodstream. Mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns that can be detected in serum or plasma are: mitochondrial DNA, mitochondrial transcription factor A, N-formyl peptides, succinate, cardiolipin, cytochrome C...

With a more sensitive method of early neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest the limited medical resources could be used more effectively in patients with chance of good neurological recovery.

Aim of the study

The aim of this study is to research the role of mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns in patients after cardiac arrest.

  1. Determine normal plasma values of mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns in healthy population.
  2. Compare current prognostic procedures of post-resuscitation neurological damage with prognostic value of mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C in plasma.

Expected results

Due to central role of mitochondria in hypoxic-ischemic tissue damage a greater mitochondrial damage (measured trough release of mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns) is expected to have direct correlation with extent of tissue damage (also neurological). Currently published data indicate that patients with higher plasma mitochondrial DNA levels after cardiac arrest have higher mortality. Correlation of mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns to extent of neurological damage in survivors of cardiac arrest was not researched yet.

Methods

  1. Measurement of measure mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns in healthy population (mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C).
  2. Determination of releasing profile of mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C in survivors of cardiac arrest and establishment of best sample collection time.
  3. Calculation of predictive value for survival of cardiac arrest with good neurological outcome for mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C.

Mitochondrial damage-associated molecular patterns will be measured in samples of plasma. Mitochondrial DNA will be measured using PCR method. Cytochrome C will be measured using ELISA.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

87

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1000
        • University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Unconscious patients after cardiac arrest treated with therapeutic hypothermia.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • unconscious after cardiac arrest
  • therapeutic hypothermia

Exclusion Criteria:

  • expected survival less than 24h

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Correlation of plasma mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C with survival with good neurological outcome (CPC 1 and 2) at hospital discharge
Time Frame: In hospital mortality, 30days
Relationship between plasma mitochondrial DNA and cytochrome C with neurological damage after cardiac arrest
In hospital mortality, 30days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Collaborators

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Marko Noč, MD, UMC Ljubljana

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 8, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 23, 2023

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 30, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 24, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 16, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

May 29, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

December 6, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 5, 2023

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UKC-KOIIM-c-arrest

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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