Improving treatment for patients who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Feedback Intervention and Treatment Trial in Patients With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (FITT-OHCA)
This study is testing ways to improve the care and treatment for people who have a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital by collecting data from hospitals to find the best practices.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | St.Bernward Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hildesheim, Niedersachsen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06299969 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial collects and analyzes data from Cardiac Arrest Centres to improve the treatment process for patients who have experienced out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). With a significant number of cases occurring annually, the study aims to enhance pre-hospital care and early post-resuscitation treatment through systematic data collection and feedback to healthcare providers. The approach includes cluster randomization of participating hospitals to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. By standardizing data collection, the trial seeks to identify best practices and optimize patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate or whose legal representatives do not consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved survival rates and neurological outcomes for patients who suffer from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies focusing on quality management and data feedback in emergency care have shown promise, suggesting that this approach could be beneficial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients after cardiac arrest Exclusion Criteria: * refused register participation by patient or legal representative
Where this trial is running
Hildesheim, Niedersachsen
- St Bernward Hospital — Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Karl H Scholz, MD
- Email: k.scholz@fitt-stemi.de
- Phone: +4955139
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.