Validating resuscitation termination rules for cardiac arrest patients in Asia
The Validation and Development of Termination-of-Resuscitation (TOR) Rules in Patients Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) in Asia Countries
This study is testing if the rules used to decide when to stop resuscitation for cardiac arrest patients work well for people in Asia, including kids and those with different types of emergencies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 140000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT05545176 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to validate the effectiveness of existing termination-of-resuscitation (TOR) rules for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients in various Asian countries. It will assess whether these rules, developed in Western contexts, are applicable to the unique characteristics of Asian populations, which may differ in terms of emergency medical services and patient demographics. The study will include non-traumatic, traumatic, and pediatric OHCA patients and evaluate factors that could influence the performance of these TOR rules.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Asian countries.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those with obvious signs of death or do-not-resuscitate orders will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve decision-making in emergency medical services, potentially leading to better patient outcomes in OHCA cases.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on TOR rules in Western contexts, this study is novel as it seeks to validate these rules specifically for Asian populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients Exclusion Criteria: * age \<18 years * non-EMS transport to the emergency department * obvious signs of death (e.g. decapitation, rigor mortis, lividity, and decapitation) or having do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders * missing data despite meeting the inclusion criteria.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shu-Hsien Hsu, MPH — National Taiwan University
- Study coordinator: Shu-Hsien Hsu, MPH
- Email: pedroe929@gmail.com
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.