Authorised Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Impact of low dose epinephrine in the management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest on neurological outcome: A multicenter randomized and double-blind trial (Low-EPI Study)

EU CTIS ID: 2023-505349-26-00

What this study is testing

To evaluate the impact of a low dose of epinephrine (0.5 mg bolus) versus the standard dose (1 mg bolus) of epinephrine on 28-day survival with a favorable neurological outcome in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) managed by a Mobile Medical Team (MMT).

  • Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

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Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Male or female, aged ≥18 years.
  • Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest for which resuscitation is decided by the SMUR team.
  • Medical Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
  • Affiliated with or beneficiary of a social security plan

You likely can't join if

  • Non-medical OHCA (traumatic, drownings, electrocution, asphyxia, overdose, unknown cause).
  • out-of-hospital cardiac arrest without advanced life support (Do Not Attempt Resuscitation order, body finding, the decision not to attempt ALS is at the physician’s discretion).
  • Individuals referred to in Articles 10, 31, 32, 33 and 34 of Regulation (EU) No 536/2014, including. ­ Pregnant women, birthing or breastfeeding mothers ­ Adults under legal protection measure (such as guardianship, conservatorship) ­ Individuals deprived of liberty due to judicial or administrative decision

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

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How long does this study last?

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Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

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