EmergencyNCT02854020
Comparison of Inflight First Aid Performed by Cabin Crew Members and Medical Volunteers
An observational study of Emergency, run by Seoul National University.
Trial summary
Since the number of air travelers, including the elderly and passengers with an underlying disease, is increasing every year, the number of inflight emergency patients is expected to increase as well. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Emergency
- How many people
- 2,818 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jul 2014to Jun 2016
- 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: Inflight medical emergencies from 2009 to 2013
Who may be able to join
- Inflight medical emergencies from 2009 to 2013
Who cannot join
- Events that occurred before takeoff or after landing
About this study
Since the number of air travelers, including the elderly and passengers with an underlying disease, is increasing every year, the number of inflight emergency patients is expected to increase as well. The investigators attempted to identify the incidence and types of inflight medical emergencies and analyze the first aid performed by cabin crew members or medical volunteers in flights by an Asian airline. The investigators also investigated the causes of inflight deaths and aircraft diversions.
- Conditions
- Emergency
- Keywords
- Aircraft, Emergency, First aid, Cabin crew, Burn, Cardiac arrest
- Medical subject headings
- Emergencies, Burns, Heart Arrest
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 |
|---|---|---|
| An asian airline | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Types of inflight medical emergencies confirmed by reviewing cabin reports submitted by cabin crew and medical records submitted by medical volunteers
Types of inflight medical emergencies were created according to the initial symptoms of passengers (e.g. syncope, trauma)
Measured: 5 years (events during inflight, excluding events that occured before takeoff or after landing)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Incidence of inflight medical emergencies confirmed by reviewing cabin reports submitted by cabin crew and medical records submitted by medical volunteers
Incidence in inflight emergencies/million passengers
Measured: 5 years (events during inflight, excluding events that occured before takeoff or after landing)
The causes of inflight deaths and aircraft diversions confirmed by reviewing cabin reports submitted by cabin crew and medical records submitted by medical volunteers
The causes of deaths and diversions were confirmed by types of inflight
Measured: 5 years (events during inflight, excluding events that occured before takeoff or after landing)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Aug 2016 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2014
- Primary completionSep 2015
- Study completionJun 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for EmergencyStudies 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
- 2,818 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Seoul National University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, JUNGHA KIM, Seoul National University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02854020
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SeoulNU
- Status last verified
- Aug 2016
- First submitted
- 18 Jul 2016
- Last updated
- 3 Aug 2016
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Aug 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Inflight First Aid Performed by Cabin Crew Members and Medical Volunteers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02854020
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SeoulNU
- Conditions
- Emergency
- Keywords
- Aircraft, Emergency, First aid, Cabin crew, Burn, Cardiac arrest
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 2,818 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Seoul National UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jul 2014
- Primary completion
- Sep 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Aug 2016 (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.
Since the number of air travelers, including the elderly and passengers with an underlying disease, is increasing every year, the number of inflight emergency patients is expected to increase as well. The investigators attempted to identify the incidence and types of inflight medical emergencies and analyze the first aid performed by cabin crew members or medical volunteers in flights by an Asian airline. The investigators also investigated the causes of inflight deaths and aircraft diversions.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| An asian airline | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Inflight medical emergencies from 2009 to 2013
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Inflight medical emergencies from 2009 to 2013
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Events that occurred before takeoff or after landing
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
Types of inflight medical emergencies confirmed by reviewing cabin reports submitted by cabin crew and medical records submitted by medical volunteers
Time frame: 5 years (events during inflight, excluding events that occured before takeoff or after landing)
Types of inflight medical emergencies were created according to the initial symptoms of passengers (e.g. syncope, trauma)
2 secondary outcomes
Incidence of inflight medical emergencies confirmed by reviewing cabin reports submitted by cabin crew and medical records submitted by medical volunteers
Time frame: 5 years (events during inflight, excluding events that occured before takeoff or after landing)
The causes of inflight deaths and aircraft diversions confirmed by reviewing cabin reports submitted by cabin crew and medical records submitted by medical volunteers
Time frame: 5 years (events during inflight, excluding events that occured before takeoff or after landing)
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 3 Aug 2016.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Emergency, run by Seoul National University.
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 3 Aug 2016. 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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Types of inflight medical emergencies confirmed by reviewing cabin reports submitted by cabin crew and medical records submitted by medical volunteers (time frame: 5 years (events during inflight, excluding events that occured before takeoff or after landing)). 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 3 Aug 2016; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.