A system to improve cardiac arrest response in the emergency department
Prospective Deployment of a Cardiac Arrest Response System (EDICARS) in the Emergency Department: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT05480319
This study is testing a new system to help emergency departments respond better to cardiac arrests by using a tool that predicts which patients are at risk.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2010 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT05480319 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the deployment of a cardiac arrest response system in the emergency department, utilizing data from over 700,000 patient visits to analyze the epidemiology and outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). The researchers have developed a prediction tool, the Emergency Department In-hospital Cardiac Arrest Score (EDICAS), to identify patients at risk for IHCA. The study aims to validate this tool and assess its effectiveness in improving patient outcomes during cardiac arrest events in the emergency setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult emergency department patients aged 20 years and older.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or have psychiatric disorders limiting their compliance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance survival rates and outcomes for patients experiencing cardiac arrest in the emergency department.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on cardiac arrest response systems exist, this specific approach utilizing big data and a prediction tool in the emergency department context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * ED patients aged 20 years at recruitment Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to sign informed consent; * Diagnosis of psychiatric disorders that would limit the ability to comply with the study protocol (e.g., wearing a wristband); * Intending to leave ED against medical advice; * Already enrolled or planning to enroll in a research study that would conflict with full participation in the study.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chu-Lin Tsai, MD
- Email: chulintsai@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886-2-2312-3456
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cardiac Arrest