NCT04446585 Cardiac Arrest in Residential Areas With Mobile First-responder Activation
| NCT ID | NCT04446585 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Emergency Medical Services, Capital Region, Denmark |
| Condition | Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 260 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-12-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 260 participants in total. It began in 2021-12-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-01.
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Brief Summary
The study aims to increase proportions of bystander defibrillation during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (hereof referred to as cardiac arrest) in residential areas with a high density of cardiac arrests. The intervention consists of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and residents' involvement in resuscitation through training and enrollment as citizen responders.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All witnessed cardiac arrests recognized registered in the Danish Cardiac Arrest Registry occurring within the study sites. This excludes non witnessed cardiac arrests. * Witnessed cardiac arrest * Non-traumatic etiology, this excludes intoxication, drowning or suicide. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiac arrest occurring in a nursing home * Cardiac arrest not treated by the EMS due to ethical reasons or obvious signs of death * Not true cardiac arrest (suspected, but not verified) * Cardiac arrests witnessed by the emergency medical personnel
Contact & Investigator
Fredrik Folke, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
EMS Copenhagen
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04446585 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 8 Years or older, studying Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04446585 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04446585 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at anne.juul.joergensen.02@regionh.dk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04446585 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ballerup Municipality, Denmark.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04446585 clinical trial?
NCT04446585 is sponsored by Emergency Medical Services, Capital Region, Denmark. The principal investigator is Fredrik Folke, MD, PhD at EMS Copenhagen. The trial plans to enroll 260 participants.