International registry for pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes

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

Observational Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon · NCT04675918

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.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages1 Month to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorHospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon Academic / other
Locations1 site (Madrid)
Trial IDNCT04675918 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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 this trial is running

Madrid

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Cardiac ArrestPediatric ALLIn-hospital Cardiac Arrestpediatric cardiac arrestoutcomessurvivalcardiopulmonary resuscitation
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.