Evaluating the benefits of helicopter transport for critical care patients
Benefit of the FLYing Transport of Patients Requiring Mobile Intensive Care Unit
This study is testing if using helicopters for transporting critically ill patients helps them get better care and improves their chances of recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Clermont-Ferrand) |
| Trial ID | NCT04578054 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the effectiveness of mobile intensive care units operating from rescue helicopters in Auvergne, France. It focuses on the care provided by a complete medical team during both primary rescue operations and secondary patient transfers between hospitals. Data will be collected through a REDCap® questionnaire assessing various factors such as the type of medical care, intervention times, patient demographics, and the stress levels of emergency physicians involved in the transport. The goal is to understand how this method of transport impacts patient outcomes and the efficiency of emergency medical services.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are emergency physicians involved in helicopter rescue operations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in helicopter transport or who do not require intensive care will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the efficiency of emergency medical services and improve patient outcomes during critical care transport.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar helicopter transport approaches, indicating potential for success in this observational study.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Every Emergency Physician that participate to the Helicopter rescue Exclusion Criteria: * Every Emergency Physician non-voluntary to participate
Where this trial is running
Clermont-Ferrand
- Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital — Clermont-Ferrand, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lise LACLAUTRE
- Email: promo_interne_drci@chu-clermontferrand.fr
- Phone: 0473751195
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.