Status:

TERMINATED

Effectiveness of Chest Compressions Under Mild Hypoxia

Lead Sponsor:

University of Chicago

Conditions:

Cardiac Arrest

Hypoxia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of breathing a slightly reduced amount of oxygen will have on a rescuer's ability to provide chest compressions during CPR.

Detailed Description

Cardiac arrest can occur in any setting, even flying on a commercial airliner, and chest compressions are a critical, lifesaving component of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If a cardiac arrest o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Previous CPR training
  • Baseline exercise tolerance of at least 4 metabolic equivalents (METS)

Exclusion

  • Heart disease
  • Moderate or severe asthma
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Mononucleosis
  • Respiratory infections
  • Current injury (e.g., sprain, fracture, or dislocation)
  • Acute or chronic muscle or joint pain
  • Recent exposure to high altitude
  • Any other condition that limits physical activity
  • Any condition that precludes flying on a commercial airline flight

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 16 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

19 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04072484

Start Date

August 16 2019

End Date

October 1 2020

Last Update

November 4 2020

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University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637