Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Evaluating treatments for carbon monoxide poisoning in Korea

Official title: CARbon monoxidE intoxiCatiOn in Korea: Prospective Cohort (CARE CO Cohort)

Run by Wonju Severance Christian Hospital · NCT04490317 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing different treatments for people who have been poisoned by carbon monoxide to see how well they help with recovery and long-term health.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SponsorWonju Severance Christian Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Wŏnju, Gangwon-do)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 29, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 2030
Study endsDecember 2035
Registry record updatedNovember 10, 2026
Trial IDNCT04490317 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have experienced acute carbon monoxide poisoning.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have declined to participate in the study will not receive any benefit from this research.

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

What this trial studies

This prospective cohort study enrolls patients who have experienced carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to assess the therapeutic effects of various treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and therapeutic hypothermia. The study aims to evaluate both short and long-term outcomes, such as neurocognitive effects and mortality rates, in these patients. Additionally, it investigates complications affecting the brain and heart due to CO exposure through imaging techniques and laboratory tests, while monitoring the patients' progress regularly by participating physicians.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols and better outcomes for patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on carbon monoxide poisoning treatments, this specific approach evaluating multiple therapies and their outcomes is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Acute CO poisoning

Exclusion Criteria:

* Declined to enrollment in the study

Where it's running

  • Wonju Severance Christian Hospital
    Wŏnju, Gangwon-do, South Korea
    Recruiting

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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.