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NCT Number: NCT04976712

Core Temperature in Patients With OHCA

A prospective observational study aiming to monitor core temperature via an esophageal probe in out of hospital cardiac arrest during transport and until arrival in hospital. Insertion of an esophageal temperature probe will be done on scene during ongoing resuscitation manoeuvres based on European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015 (or newer). Environmental temperature influence and hypothermia prevention interventions will be monitored.

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Key information

Conditions

Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Accidental Hypothermia Body Temperature Changes Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Arrest Heart Diseases Hypothermia Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Temperature Change, Body

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

About this study

Prospective observational study to evaluate the body temperature difference in patients in out of hospital cardiac arrest on site and at arrival at the hospital.

If the patient fulfills the inclusion criteria and after establishment of CPR measures according the ERC resuscitation guidelines (2015 or newer) an esophageal probe will be inserted and bodytemperature is measured; on site ambiental temperature will also be measured. Weather conditions, altitude on site, activity of the patient and hypothermia protection (eg. clothes) will bei documented. On arrival in hospital the body temperature will be measured with the esophageal probe;

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Out of hospital cardiac arrest
  • Patients transferred to hospital
  • > 18 years

Exclusion criteria

  • Obvious signs of death
  • Obvious lethal injury/injuries incompatible with life
  • Confirmation of death on scene
  • < 18 years

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Core temperature at hospital arrival

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    ° Celsius

Secondary outcomes

  1. Core temperature at ROSC

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    ° Celsius

  2. Environmental temperature on scene

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    ° Celsius

  3. Time of resuscitation from OHCA to ROSC

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    minutes

  4. OHCA rhythm at arrival of ALS team

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

    ECG rhythm: asystolia, PEA, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachicardia

  5. Use of mechanical chest compression device on prehospital intervention

    Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Rosmarie Oberhammer, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

00399474581660

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige

Other

Collaborators

  • Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine

Registry information

Official study title

Core Temperature in Patients With Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest in South Tyrol - a Prospective Observational Study

Acronym: CT-OCHA

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 26, 2021
Registry last updated
Dec 20, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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