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Developing and Testing Drone-Delivered AEDs for Cardiac Arrests In Rural America

Launched by DUKE UNIVERSITY · Jan 19, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 22, 2024

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Drone Automated External Defibrillator

ClinConnect Summary

To achieve the project goal, 3 specific aims will be addressed. The details in this ClinicalTrials.gov record are specific to Aim 3.

Aim 1:

Define options for emergency healthcare drone station configurations best suited for rural communities and use these findings to help design future drone AED delivery programs in rural communities.

Sub aim 1a:

Define and examine EMS agency treatment, performance, and outcomes of OCHA in rural versus urban regions across the US. This will be done by using CARES Registry data from all OHCA treated by emergency medical professionals from participating ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patients 18 years of age or older in the CARES registry who suffer cardiac arrest before arrival of a 911-responder of non-traumatic cause, including patients who receive an AED shock by a bystander prior to the arrival of 911 responders.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients in the CARES registry who have a traumatic cause of cardiac arrest.

Trial Officials

Monique Starks, MD

Principal Investigator

Duke University

Daniel Mark, MD

Principal Investigator

Duke University

Joseph Ornato, MD

Principal Investigator

Virginia Commonwealth University

About Duke University

Duke University, a leading academic and research institution located in Durham, North Carolina, is renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical research. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, Duke conducts a wide array of clinical trials aimed at developing cutting-edge therapies and improving patient outcomes across various medical fields. The university's Clinical Research Institute provides comprehensive support for trial design, implementation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all research adheres to the highest ethical and scientific standards. Duke’s dedication to translating research findings into effective clinical practices underscores its role as a pivotal contributor to the global medical community.

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