Registry for the HeartStart FRx Defibrillator's performance in cardiac arrest cases

HeartStart FRx Defibrillator Event Registry

Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global · NCT04250857

This study is collecting information on how well the HeartStart FRx defibrillator works during cardiac arrests to see if it lives up to its promises.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1400 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorPhilips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global (industry)
Locations1 site (Monroeville, Pennsylvania)
Trial IDNCT04250857 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational registry collects post-event data on the performance of the HeartStart FRx Automated External Defibrillator (AED) used during suspected circulatory arrests. It includes participants who had the device applied, regardless of whether a shock was delivered, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the device's safety and clinical performance. The study employs safeguards to minimize selection bias by enrolling all eligible subjects who had the AED pads placed. The registry aims to verify the device's claims as outlined in the Device Manual.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry are individuals suspected of experiencing a circulatory arrest who had the HeartStart FRx AED applied.

Not a fit: Patients who used a different AED or those who were involved in training scenarios will not benefit from this registry.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the understanding of the HeartStart FRx AED's effectiveness, potentially improving outcomes for patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

How similar studies have performed: While this registry focuses on a specific device, similar observational studies have successfully evaluated AED performance in the past, indicating a precedent for this type of research.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects accepted into the study must: have been suspected of a circulatory arrest for any cause
* Have had HeartStart FRx AED with electrodes: HeartStart SMART PADS II applied to their body and powered up, regardless of whether a defibrillation shock was delivered

Exclusion Criteria:

* AED or pad use other than the HeartStart FRx AED with electrodes : HeartStart SMART PADS II
* AED used for training purposes.

Where this trial is running

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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.

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Conditions: Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.