Drone-delivered AEDs for cardiac arrests in rural areas

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project designs and pilots a drone-based AED delivery system for rural areas and assesses how quickly it can reach OHCA locations compared with traditional response times. It includes determining drone station configurations and optimizing AED placement, plus integrating drone delivery with existing FAA-approved programs. The pilot tests the safety and practicality in 2 urban and 4 rural communities, focusing on rapid AED access during cardiac arrests. The study uses CARES registry data to understand current outcomes and to inform program design. Aim 3 pilots are conducted in Forsyth County, NC and James City County, VA to evaluate real-world viability.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients 18 years of age or older in the CARES registry who suffer cardiac arrest before arrival of a 911-responder of non-traumatic cause, including patients who receive an AED shock by a bystander prior to the arrival of 911 responders.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients in the CARES registry who have a traumatic cause of cardiac arrest.

Where it's running

• Forsyth County
  Clemmons, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Monique Starks, MD — Duke University
• Study coordinator: Leo Brothers, MPH
• Email: joseph.l.brothers@duke.edu
• Phone: 919-641-3555

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.