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Summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether use of the PulsePoint system increases bystander CPR or defibrillator use compared to standard dispatch procedures in patients who suffer non-traumatic, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a public location. Half of all suspected cardiac arrest 9-1-1 calls in a public location will receive PulsePoint alerts (treatment arm). The other half of this eligible patient cohort will receive standard dispatch procedures (control arm).
Official title: Evaluating the PulsePoint Mobile Device Application to Increase Bystander Resuscitation for Victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
340
Start Date
2021-06-08
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2025-09-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
PulsePoint notification
The PulsePoint interface software monitors each 9-1-1 call on dispatch computers and is automatically triggered by particular conditions including call type (e.g. suspected cardiac arrest) and location type (public location). When triggered, the system pushes location data to all PulsePoint mobile application users within 400 meters of the emergency location. When a mobile device running the PulsePoint Respond application receives the alert data from the PulsePoint system, the device alarms with auditory, tactile (vibration) and visual stimuli. The application presents a map showing the exact location of the suspected cardiac arrest and the closest public access defibrillator.
Locations (3)
Columbus Division of Fire
Columbus, Ohio, United States
British Columbia Emergency Health Services
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada