International Registry for Accidental Hypothermia
International Hypothermia Registry: a Registry With Worldwide Cases of Accidental Hypothermia
This study is collecting information on people who get dangerously cold to help doctors understand how to treat them better and improve their chances of recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Geneva Academic / other |
| Locations | 16 sites (Innsbruck and 15 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06200285 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This registry aims to gather extensive data on patients who experience accidental hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature of 35°C or lower. By collecting both prospective and retrospective cases, the registry seeks to enhance understanding of the condition's physiopathology, prognostic factors, and effective rewarming techniques. The ultimate goal is to improve patient outcomes, including survival rates and neurological function, by analyzing various treatment methods and patient presentations. The registry will serve as a valuable resource for healthcare providers dealing with hypothermia cases.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals of any age or gender who have experienced accidental hypothermia with a core body temperature of 35°C or lower.
Not a fit: Patients who oppose participation in the study or have essential missing data, such as temperature readings, may not benefit from this registry.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved treatment protocols and better survival outcomes for patients suffering from accidental hypothermia.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar registries, the approach of collecting comprehensive patient data for better understanding and treatment outcomes is promising and has shown success in other medical fields.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Accidental hypothermia with body core temperatures equal or less than 35°C/95°F; * Any cause leading to accidental hypothermia (e.g. mountain, water, urban); * Any age, gender, or comorbidities; * Any pre-hospital and hospital treatment and rewarming; * Any outcome. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient opposition to be part of a study; * Essential missing values, e.g. temperature.
Where this trial is running
Innsbruck and 15 other locations
- Medical University Innsbruck — Innsbruck, Austria (Recruiting)
- Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder — Salzburg, Austria (Recruiting)
- Rigshospitalet — Copenhagen, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Klinik Immenstadt — Immenstadt im Allgäu, Germany (Active_not_recruiting)
- ASST Bergamo Est — Bergamo, Italy (Recruiting)
- EURAC Research — Bolzano, Italy (Recruiting)
- Ospedale Santa Chiara — Trento, Italy (Active_not_recruiting)
- Hokkaido Ohno Memorial Hospital — Hokkaido, Japan (Recruiting)
- Medical University of Silesia — Katowice, Poland (Recruiting)
- Vall d'Hebron University Hospital — Barcelona, Spain (Recruiting)
- Hospital de Cerdanya — Girona, Spain (Recruiting)
- Kantonsspital Chür — Chur, Switzerland (Recruiting)
- Division of Anaesthesiology — Geneva, Switzerland (Recruiting)
- Osepedale Regionale di Lugano — Lugano, Switzerland (Recruiting)
- University Hospital Zürich — Zurich, Switzerland (Recruiting)
- University of Portsmouth — Portsmouth, United Kingdom (Active_not_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Evelien Cools, MD
- Email: Evelien.Cools@hcuge.ch
- Phone: +41774191851
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.