A Randomized Controlled Trial on Early Double External Sequential Defibrillation in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Double Sequential External Defibrillation (DSED) represents an alternative treatment of refractory ventricular fibrillation (rVF) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The procedure consists of two defibrillators that administer shocks at the same time. Currently, the procedure is not initiated before at least three failed attempts with one defibrillator. This can delay the potential benefits of establishing DSED earlier in the treatment. Studies have shown that early defibrillation is crucial for survival in OHCA patients, and in 2022, a clinical trial showed that survival in patients treated with DSED was higher compared to standard treatment. The effect of initiating OHCA treatment is unknown. The DUALDEFIB trial seeks to investigate if treating OHCA patients with DSED as an initial treatment will increase survival and provide improved neurological outcome.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Patients with out of hospital cardiac arrest presenting with a shockable rhythm

Locations
Other Locations
Norway
St Olavs Hospital
RECRUITING
Trondheim
Contact Information
Primary
Jostein R Brede, MD
jostein.brede@norskluftambulanse.no
+47 99445914
Backup
Vegard Nordviste, MD, PhD
vegard.nordviste@norskluftambulanse.no
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-04-28
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 356
Treatments
Experimental: Double sequential external defibrillation
Patient will receive first shock using two defibrillators. All other aspects of resuscitation in accordance to existing guidelines.
Active_comparator: Standard treatment
Standard treatment in accordance to existing Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-guidelines using one defibrillator in anterior-lateral placement.
Sponsors
Leads: St. Olavs Hospital
Collaborators: Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation

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