Improving survival rates for cardiac arrest in residential areas with mobile responders
A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial of Strategic AED Deployment in High-risk Residential Areas Combined With Activation of Local Residents
NA · Emergency Medical Services, Capital Region, Denmark · NCT04446585
This study is testing whether training local residents to use defibrillators and increasing their availability can help save more lives after cardiac arrests in neighborhoods.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 260 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Emergency Medical Services, Capital Region, Denmark (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ballerup Municipality, The Capital Region) |
| Trial ID | NCT04446585 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on enhancing bystander defibrillation rates during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in residential areas with high incidence. The intervention involves deploying Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and training local residents to act as citizen responders. By increasing community involvement and access to AEDs, the study aims to improve the rates of defibrillation and survival within 30 days following a cardiac arrest. The initiative targets densely populated areas to maximize impact and effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who experience a witnessed, non-traumatic cardiac arrest in the designated residential areas.
Not a fit: Patients who experience cardiac arrests in nursing homes or those not treated by emergency medical services will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase survival rates for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest in residential settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in increasing survival rates through community-based interventions and training, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All witnessed cardiac arrests recognized registered in the Danish Cardiac Arrest Registry occurring within the study sites. This excludes non witnessed cardiac arrests. * Witnessed cardiac arrest * Non-traumatic etiology, this excludes intoxication, drowning or suicide. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiac arrest occurring in a nursing home * Cardiac arrest not treated by the EMS due to ethical reasons or obvious signs of death * Not true cardiac arrest (suspected, but not verified) * Cardiac arrests witnessed by the emergency medical personnel
Where this trial is running
Ballerup Municipality, The Capital Region
- Emergency Medical Services Copenhagen — Ballerup Municipality, The Capital Region, Denmark (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fredrik Folke, MD, PhD — EMS Copenhagen
- Study coordinator: Anne J Jørgensen, MD
- Email: anne.juul.joergensen.02@regionh.dk
- Phone: +45 60 62 91 14
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.
Conditions: Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Suddan cardiac arrest, Heart Arrest, Heart Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases