International Registry for Accidental Hypothermia
Official title: International Hypothermia Registry: a Registry With Worldwide Cases of Accidental Hypothermia
Run by University Hospital, Geneva · NCT06200285 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Geneva Academic / other |
| Locations | 16 sites (Innsbruck and 15 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2008 |
| Main results expected | July 2020 |
| Study ends | December 2054 |
| Registry record updated | January 11, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06200285 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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Medical University Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria Recruiting -
Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder
Salzburg, Austria Recruiting -
Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark Recruiting -
ASST Bergamo Est
Bergamo, Italy Recruiting -
EURAC Research
Bolzano, Italy Recruiting -
Hokkaido Ohno Memorial Hospital
Hokkaido, Japan Recruiting
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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 -
Klinik Immenstadt
Immenstadt im Allgäu, Germany Active not recruiting -
Ospedale Santa Chiara
Trento, Italy Active not recruiting -
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Evelien Cools, MD
- Email: Evelien.Cools@hcuge.ch
- Phone: +41774191851
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.