Telemedical Support for Emergency Care (R01 Trial)

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Led By Tehnaz Boyle, MD PhD

Research Sponsored by Boston Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up post treatment usually 4 hours

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if using a video connection with a pediatric emergency medicine expert while paramedics treat infants with life-threatening illnesses improves the care provided. The study will compare the quality of care between param

Who is the study for?

This trial is for paramedics and emergency medical technicians who respond to emergencies, as well as board-certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) and Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians who provide remote support. It's not suitable for those outside of these professional roles.

What is being tested?

The study tests if using video calls between paramedics at the scene and pediatric experts improves care in simulated child emergency cases, compared to standard audio-only support.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves simulation training with no direct patient contact or drug intervention, there are no physical side effects. However, participants may experience stress or fatigue from the training.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ post treatment usually 4 hours

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~post treatment usually 4 hours

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and post treatment usually 4 hours for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Number of Serious Safety Events

Secondary study objectives

Composite team score

EMS protocol error

Equipment Use Error

+3 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Teleconsultation video arm with PEM physiciansExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers randomized into this arm will receive video teleconsultation with Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) physicians.

Group II: Audio support arm with EM physiciansActive Control1 Intervention

EMS providers randomized into this arm will receive audio support by usual care Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians.

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