Simulation Trial of Telemedical Support for Paramedics
Launched by BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER · May 29, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is looking at how using video calls, or "telemedical support," can help paramedics provide better emergency care to children with serious health issues, like breathing problems or seizures, when they are outside of a hospital. Currently, paramedics communicate with doctors over the radio, but this method doesn’t allow doctors to see the child and assess their condition directly. By connecting paramedics with pediatric emergency medicine experts through a two-way video link, the trial aims to see if this improves the quality of care they can give during emergencies.
To participate in this trial, individuals must be certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced EMTs (AEMTs), or Paramedics (EMT-Ps) who respond directly to emergency scenes. Pediatric emergency medicine doctors who provide support to EMS teams will also be part of the study. Those participating will be involved in simulated emergency situations where they can test their skills with the added benefit of real-time guidance from experts. The trial is still in the planning stages and has not started recruiting participants yet. This research hopes to find out if telemedical support can help reduce mistakes and improve safety in pediatric emergencies.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced EMTs (AEMTs), and Paramedics (EMT-Ps) who provide direct scene response.
- • Board-certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) and Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians whose practice includes online medical support for EMS are eligible.
- • The control arm will include physicians who provide radio/telephone support in usual care at each site. In the intervention arm, experts will be PEM with/without EMS board-certification as they have relevant pediatric training and experience.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • EMS personnel providing interfacility transport and/or pediatric specialty transport
- • Resident physicians-in-training
- • Non-physician providers
About Boston Medical Center
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a leading academic medical center located in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to diverse populations. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, BMC conducts innovative research aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes across a wide range of specialties. With a commitment to health equity and access to care, BMC collaborates with various stakeholders, including academic institutions and industry partners, to facilitate groundbreaking studies and translate findings into effective treatments. Its robust infrastructure and experienced research teams ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance in all clinical trials.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Tehnaz Boyle, MD PhD
Principal Investigator
Bosotn Medical Center, Pediatrics Department
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported