ApoplexyNCT01071382
Epidemiology of Aeromedical Evacuation
An observational study of Apoplexy and Femoral Neck Fracture, run by Ruhr University of Bochum.
Trial summary
Increasing air travel has resulted in a significant increase in aeromedical evacuation over the past decade. However there is only a small amount of epidemiological data available on the diagnosis, costs and transport characteristics of aeromedical evacuation cases. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Apoplexy, Femoral Neck Fracture, Myocardial Infarction
- How many people
- 504 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Feb 2010to Feb 2010
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients who were repatriated from abroad because of a medical emergency
Who may be able to join
- medical emergency and aeromedical evacuation / repatriation
Who cannot join
- none
About this study
Increasing air travel has resulted in a significant increase in aeromedical evacuation over the past decade. However there is only a small amount of epidemiological data available on the diagnosis, costs and transport characteristics of aeromedical evacuation cases. In the present study Cases of aeromedical evacuation by a relief organization (Workers' Samaritan Federation Germany) were analyzed based on the following criteria: age, sex and diagnosis of the patient, ventilation mode, days of illness before transport, type of transport, flight routes, flying time, flight distance, type of aircraft, type and distance of connecting transport from the destination airport to the final hospital, total cost per repatriation, and costs per flight-minute of each transport type.
- Conditions
- Apoplexy, Femoral Neck Fracture, Myocardial Infarction, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Polytrauma
- Keywords
- Aeromedical Evacuation, Repatriation
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke, Femoral Neck Fractures, Myocardial Infarction, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Multiple Trauma
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Feb 2010 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2010
- Primary completionFeb 2010
- Study completionFeb 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for ApoplexyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 504 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ruhr University of Bochum
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Workers Samaritan Federation Germany
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Michael Sand, Ruhr University of Bochum
- Investigators
- Dr. Michael Sand, Principal investigator, Dermatologic Surgery Unit, Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, GermanyPD Dr. Falk G. Bechara, Study director, Dermatologic Surgery Unit, Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, GermanyUniv.- Prof. Dr. Peter Altmeyer, Study chair, Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01071382
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 002
- Status last verified
- Oct 2012
- First submitted
- 18 Feb 2010
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Sand M, Bollenbach M, Sand D, Lotz H, Thrandorf C, Cirkel C, Altmeyer P, Bechara FG. Epidemiology of aeromedical evacuation: an analysis of 504 cases. J Travel Med. 2010 Nov-Dec;17(6):405-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8305.2010.00454.x.
PubMed 21050322
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Oct 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Epidemiology of Aeromedical Evacuation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01071382
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 002
- Conditions
- Apoplexy, Femoral Neck Fracture, Myocardial Infarction, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Polytrauma
- Keywords
- Aeromedical Evacuation, Repatriation
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 504 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ruhr University of BochumUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Workers Samaritan Federation Germany
- Study start
- Feb 2010
- Primary completion
- Feb 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Feb 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Increasing air travel has resulted in a significant increase in aeromedical evacuation over the past decade. However there is only a small amount of epidemiological data available on the diagnosis, costs and transport characteristics of aeromedical evacuation cases. In the present study Cases of aeromedical evacuation by a relief organization (Workers' Samaritan Federation Germany) were analyzed based on the following criteria: age, sex and diagnosis of the patient, ventilation mode, days of illness before transport, type of transport, flight routes, flying time, flight distance, type of aircraft, type and distance of connecting transport from the destination airport to the final hospital, total cost per repatriation, and costs per flight-minute of each transport type.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients who were repatriated from abroad because of a medical emergency
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- medical emergency and aeromedical evacuation / repatriation
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- none
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Oct 2012.
- Results publication: PubMed 21050322Sand M, Bollenbach M, Sand D, Lotz H, Thrandorf C, Cirkel C, Altmeyer P, Bechara FG. Epidemiology of aeromedical evacuation: an analysis of 504 cases. J Travel Med. 2010 Nov-Dec;17(6):405-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8305.2010.00454.x.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Dr. Michael Sand principal investigator
Dermatologic Surgery Unit, Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
PD Dr. Falk G. Bechara study director
Dermatologic Surgery Unit, Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Univ.- Prof. Dr. Peter Altmeyer study chair
Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Apoplexy and Femoral Neck Fracture, run by Ruhr University of Bochum.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Oct 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01071382, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Oct 2012.