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Official title Simulation Trial of Telemedical Support for Paramedics
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06441760
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- In the United States, the current standard of prehospital (i.e. outside of hospitals) emergency care for children with life-threatening illnesses in the community includes remote physician support for paramedics providing life-saving therapy while transporting the child to the hospital.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 and older
You may be able to join if
- 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...
- 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...
You likely can't join if
- EMS personnel providing interfacility transport and/or pediatric specialty transport
- Resident physicians-in-training
- Non-physician providers
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Los Angeles, California, United States; Aurora, Colorado, United States; New Haven, Connecticut, United States; Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Buffalo, New York, United States and 3 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.