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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Clermont-Ferrand) |
| Trial ID | NCT04578054 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
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Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital
Clermont-Ferrand, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lise LACLAUTRE
- Email: promo_interne_drci@chu-clermontferrand.fr
- Phone: 0473751195
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.