Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational

Evaluating the benefits of helicopter transport for critical care patients

Official title: Benefit of the FLYing Transport of Patients Requiring Mobile Intensive Care Unit

Run by University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand · NCT04578054 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if using helicopters for transporting critically ill patients helps them get better care and improves their chances of recovery.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Clermont-Ferrand)
Trial IDNCT04578054 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are emergency physicians involved in helicopter rescue operations.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not involved in helicopter transport or who do not require intensive care will not benefit from this study.

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 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.

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 gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar helicopter transport approaches, indicating potential for success in this observational study.

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

  • Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital
    Clermont-Ferrand, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.