Using real-time feedback to improve ventilation during cardiac arrest.
The Impact of Real Time Ventilation Feedback on Ventilation Rate and Tidal Volume During Cardiac Arrest.
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Knokke, West-Vlaanderen and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06528704 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who can be intubated.
Not a fit: Patients with traumatic cardiac arrest or those who cannot be intubated will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: \- Exclusion Criteria: Traumatic cardiac arrest Inability to intubate patient
Where this trial is running
Knokke, West-Vlaanderen and 1 other locations
- AZ Zeno — Knokke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Ghent University Hospital — Ghent, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maxim Vanwulpen, MD
- Email: maxim.vanwulpen@uzgent.be
- Phone: 09 332 21 11
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.