Registry for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases in Germany

German Cardiac Arrest Registry

Observational Leipzig Heart Science gGmbH · NCT05142124

This study is collecting information on people who have heart attacks outside of the hospital in Germany to see how they are treated and how to improve their care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorLeipzig Heart Science gGmbH Academic / other
Locations25 sites (Berlin, State of Berlin and 24 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05142124 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The German Cardiac Arrest Registry aims to systematically collect and analyze data on patients who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) due to cardiovascular causes. This observational study will gather information on demographic, psychosocial, clinical, and treatment aspects of these patients to enhance understanding and improve care. By documenting the entire treatment course and outcomes, the registry seeks to identify gaps in current practices and inform future interventions. The study will involve multiple healthcare institutions across Germany to ensure comprehensive data collection.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with an assumed cardiovascular cause.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have a cardiovascular cause for their out-of-hospital cardiac arrest or who decline participation will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved survival rates and better neurological outcomes for patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

How similar studies have performed: Other registries and observational studies have shown success in improving outcomes for cardiac arrest patients, indicating that this approach is promising.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with assumed cardiovascular cause

Exclusion Criteria:

* rejection of register participation by patient or legal representative

Where this trial is running

Berlin, State of Berlin and 24 other locations

Study contacts

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 Out-of-hospital Cardiac ArrestOHCAresuscitationcardiac arrest centeracute care medicineintensive carepost-resuscitation care
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.