Evaluating pediatric resuscitation quality across multiple centers

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 observational study focuses on pediatric cardiac arrests to assess how different aspects of chest compression mechanics, such as rate and depth, affect patient outcomes. It aims to gather data on the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the subsequent care provided after cardiac arrest. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to improve neurological outcomes for children who experience cardiac arrest. The research involves multiple centers and utilizes specialized devices to measure CPR quality.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient received chest compressions for at least 1 minute
* Patient between gestational age ≥37 weeks and 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy at beginning of CPR event

Where it's running

• Kaiser Permanente
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
• University of California, Los Angeles
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
• Valley Children's Hospital
  Madera, California, United States Recruiting
• Chldren's Hospital of Orange County
  Orange, California, United States Recruiting
• Stanford University
  Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting

+13 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Vinay Nadkarni, MD, MS — Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Study coordinator: Vinay Nadkarni, MD, MS
• Email: nadkarni@chop.edu
• Phone: 215-590-7430

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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.