Primary or Secondary Drowning (NCT06310499) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Primary or Secondary Drowning
Denmark700 participantsStarted 2016-01-01
Plain-language summary
According to WHO's rules, any death certificate must state the underlying cause of death and contributory causes of death may also be stated.
Differentiating between primary and secondary drowning is difficult, as information preceding the drowning incident is rarely available. Yet, knowing the most frequent causes of secondary drowning may provide useful information to healthcare professionals working in prehospital Emergency Medical Services, as this may affect prehospital treatment.
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* All drowning patients registered in the Danish Prehospital Drowning Data AND
* Having a fatal outcome within 30 days after the drowning incident AND
* Having a valid civil registration number in the Danish Prehospital Drowning Data
* Being able to link data from the Danish Register of Causes of Death
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients alive 30 days after the drowning incident
* Patients with an invalid civil registration number in the Danish Prehospital Drowning Data
* Patients where data cannot be retrieved from the Danish Register of Causes of Death
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Autopsy rate
Timeframe: Data is extracted on patients registered in the Danish Prehospital Drowning Data from 2016-2023.
2
Primary fatal drowning rate
Timeframe: Data is extracted on patients registered in the Danish Prehospital Drowning Data from 2016-2023.
3
Secondary fatal drowning rate
Timeframe: Data is extracted on patients registered in the Danish Prehospital Drowning Data from 2016-2023.