Research on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Korea

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

The Korean Cardiac Arrest Research Consortium (KoCARC) aims to evaluate the epidemiology and outcomes of patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with presumed cardiac causes in Korea. This observational study involves a collaborative network of hospitals that voluntarily participate to enhance research in cardiac arrest resuscitation. The consortium includes various research committees focusing on different aspects of cardiac arrest, including epidemiology, community resuscitation, and hospital care. Data is collected through a registry system to support comprehensive analysis and improve patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* OHCA patients who were transported to participating emergency department (ED) by emergency medical service with resuscitation efforts and whose arrest was identified as a presumed cardiac etiology by emergency physicians in ED.

Exclusion Criteria:

* OHCA with terminal illness documented by medical record, under hospice care, with pregnancy, with pre-documented 'Do Not Resuscitate' card
* OHCA of definite non-cardiac etiology, including trauma, drowning, poisoning, burn, asphyxia, or hanging

Where it's running

• Korean Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Consortium
  Seoul, South Korea Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: KoCARC Coordination Center
• Email: kocarc_cc@naver.com
• Phone: 82-2-2072-4052

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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.