Examining emergency department management for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients
The Association Between Post-resuscitation Time Series Management in the Emergency Department and Short-term Outcomes for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients
This study looks at how different treatments in the emergency department can help improve survival and brain function for adults who have had a cardiac arrest outside the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 6000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hsinchu, Hsinchu City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06165081 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how the management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients in the emergency department affects their short-term outcomes. Conducted by the National Taiwan University Hospital and its affiliated branches, the study analyzes a range of data from adult patients who were resuscitated after cardiac arrest. Key factors examined include patient demographics, medical history, prehospital care details, and the specifics of emergency department interventions. The goal is to identify effective management strategies that could improve survival rates and neurological outcomes for these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over the age of 20 who have experienced non-traumatic cardiac arrest and have been successfully resuscitated in the emergency department.
Not a fit: Patients who have experienced traumatic cardiac arrest or those with lost medical records will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved emergency management protocols that enhance survival and neurological outcomes for OHCA patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that timely and effective emergency management can significantly impact outcomes for cardiac arrest patients, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults over the age of 20 who have experienced cardiac arrest prior to arrival and have been resuscitated to regain spontaneous heartbeat in the emergency department Exclusion Criteria: * Traumatic mechanism, Loss of medical record
Where this trial is running
Hsinchu, Hsinchu City
- National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu branch — Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan (Recruiting)
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.