Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 1 Month to 18

International registry for pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes

Official title: Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest International Registry (PACHIN): a Prospective International Multicenter Register of Cardiac Arrest in Children.

Run by Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon · NCT04675918 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a global registry to track the outcomes of children who have cardiac arrests in hospitals, to see how well they survive and recover after treatment.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages1 Month to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorHospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Madrid)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2021
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedJanuary 19, 2021
Trial IDNCT04675918 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 1 month to 18 years who experience cardiac arrest in a hospital setting.

Probably not a fit

Patients receiving extracorporeal circulatory support at the time of cardiac arrest will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create a multicenter, international registry to collect data on pediatric patients who experience cardiac arrest in hospitals. It follows the Utstein model for data recording and includes variables such as hospital characteristics, resuscitation team details, patient demographics, and outcomes related to CPR and post-resuscitation care. The primary outcome is survival at hospital discharge, while the secondary outcome focuses on survival with good neurological status. Data will be collected from participating hospitals across Europe and Latin America over a 24-month period.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve understanding of factors influencing survival and neurological outcomes in pediatric cardiac arrest, leading to enhanced treatment protocols.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing similar registry approaches have shown promise in improving outcomes for cardiac arrest patients, indicating potential for success in this study.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* all children aged 1 month to 18 years who suffer a CA in hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients being treated with extracorporeal circulatory support (ECMO or ventricular assistance) at the time of CA.
* Duration of resuscitation \< 1minute

Where it's running

  • Gregorio Marañon Hospital
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.