Task SaturationNCT01628224
Enhanced Critical Care Air Transport Team Training for Mitigation of Task Saturation
An observational study of Task Saturation, run by University of Cincinnati at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study involves two tasks. The first involves observation of patient care during simulated aeroevacuation missions in order to gauge task saturation. The second involves review of records from actual evacuation flights in order to determine the effects of task saturation on patient care. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Task Saturation
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Oct 2011to Jan 2013
- 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 18 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: The population for the first task will consist of 4 CCATT teams (of 3 members each)
Who may be able to join
- Enrollment in a US Air Force CCATT Advanced Class at University Hospital, Cincinnati
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study involves two tasks. The first involves observation of patient care during simulated aeroevacuation missions in order to gauge task saturation. The second involves review of records from actual evacuation flights in order to determine the effects of task saturation on patient care.
- Conditions
- Task Saturation
- Keywords
- Task saturation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| CCATT Team | Measurements will be taken on groups of 3 people each. There will be a total of 16 such teams, with total membership of 48 individuals |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Incidence of task saturation
Task saturation is defined as the point at which the volume or complexity of events exceeds the capability of the individual or team to maintain a standard of care.
Measured: 1 hour
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jun 2012 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2011
- Primary completionFeb 2012
- Study completionJan 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Task SaturationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of CincinnatiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- United States Air Force
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Tim Pritts, MD, Principal investigator, University of Cincinnati
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01628224
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pritts-2010-01
- Status last verified
- Mar 2013
- First submitted
- 18 Nov 2011
- Last updated
- 5 Mar 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Mar 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Enhanced Critical Care Air Transport Team Training for Mitigation of Task Saturation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01628224
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Pritts-2010-01
- Conditions
- Task Saturation
- Keywords
- Task saturation
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of CincinnatiUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- United States Air Force
- Study start
- Oct 2011
- Primary completion
- Feb 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Jun 2012 (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.
This study involves two tasks. The first involves observation of patient care during simulated aeroevacuation missions in order to gauge task saturation. The second involves review of records from actual evacuation flights in order to determine the effects of task saturation on patient care.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| CCATT Team | – | –Measurements will be taken on groups of 3 people each. There will be a total of 16 such teams, with total membership of 48 individuals |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The population for the first task will consist of 4 CCATT teams (of 3 members each)
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Enrollment in a US Air Force CCATT Advanced Class at University Hospital, Cincinnati
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
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
Incidence of task saturation
Time frame: 1 hour
Task saturation is defined as the point at which the volume or complexity of events exceeds the capability of the individual or team to maintain a standard of care.
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 5 Mar 2013.
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.
Tim Pritts, MD principal investigator
University of Cincinnati
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Task Saturation, run by University of Cincinnati at 1 site in United States.
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 0 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 5 Mar 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Incidence of task saturation (time frame: 1 hour). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 5 Mar 2013.