Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Using real-time feedback to improve ventilation during cardiac arrest.

Official title: The Impact of Real Time Ventilation Feedback on Ventilation Rate and Tidal Volume During Cardiac Arrest.

Run by University Hospital, Ghent · NCT06528704 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if giving real-time feedback on breathing during cardiac arrest helps improve the effectiveness of ventilation for patients in need of resuscitation.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Knokke, West-Vlaanderen and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 20, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 15, 2025
Trial IDNCT06528704 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who can be intubated.

Probably not a fit

Patients with traumatic cardiac arrest or those who cannot be intubated 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 study investigates the effects of real-time ventilation feedback on the ventilation rate and tidal volume during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Initially, patients are ventilated without feedback while a flow sensor records the delivered ventilation. In the subsequent cycle, the ventilation feedback device displays real-time data on the ventilation volume and rate, allowing for adjustments. The goal is to determine if this feedback improves ventilation effectiveness during resuscitation efforts.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the quality of ventilation during cardiac arrest, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of real-time feedback during ventilation in cardiac arrest is novel, similar studies in other emergency settings have shown promising results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

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Exclusion Criteria:

Traumatic cardiac arrest Inability to intubate patient

Where it's running

  • Ghent University Hospital
    Ghent, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • AZ Zeno
    Knokke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    Not yet 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.