CompletedNot Applicable

LifeVac Survey Study

United States2,930 participantsStarted 2024-06-24

Plain-language summary

This observational, non-interventional survey study is intended to explore user experiences with the LifeVac airway clearance device, with a particular emphasis on real-world application in choking emergencies in the USA. This study seeks to gather valuable insights from a representative sample of the LifeVac device purchaser base. The main questions the study aims to answer are: 1. Is the LifeVac device safe for individuals experiencing a choking emergency? 2. Is the LifeVac device successful in removing an obstruction during a choking incident? Participants: Purchasers of the LifeVac device.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Year

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: * Purchases of the LifeVac device Original database: all purchasers of the LifeVac device from the LifeVac website starting in 2015 until April 2024, a timeframe that yields a database of above 450,000 individuals with no email duplications and third party suppliers. Survey batches: randomly selected sample of 50,000 purchasers (10% of the database). Number of batches required will be based on response rate. * English speaking * Ability to understand and accept the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Did not purchase a LifeVac device * Third party suppliers * Non-English speakers (as LifeVac labeling and survey materials are only available in English) * Unwilling or unable to accept the consent form

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

Primary Safety Endpoint

Timeframe: Up to 1 week

Primary Effectiveness Endpoint

Timeframe: Up to 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06659796

SponsorLifeVac, LLC

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-31

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