Trial of Mobile External Defibrillator for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest in Singapore. (NCT07042061) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Trial of Mobile External Defibrillator for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest in Singapore.
1,000 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the feasibility of equipping the volunteer community responders (VCR) with the mobile external automated defibrillators (mAEDs) for the management of adults experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. It will also provide early signals if this enhanced system can help increase the frequency of defibrillation and doing it earlier. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can equipped VCRs apply mAEDs more frequently and earlier to potentially get more patients successfully resuscitated?
* Is this system enhancement is feasible in the long run.
Participants, the VCRs, will:
* Carry a 450 gm mAED with them all the time for up to an year and use it on an OHCA patient if and when alerted to help.
* They will hand over this single-use battery-operated device to the EMS crew for data retrieval and potential replacement
* They will be interviewed for their experience of being equipped and use of the mAED.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 74 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Must be proficient in English. Able to read and understand English fluently.
. Be aged 21-74 years of age at point of recruitment.
. Willing and able to move rapidly to a scene that can be 400 meters away from their location.
. Be a registered CFR with SCDF.
. Must be active myResponder® mobile phone app user so they can receive alerts about nearby OHCA cases.
Exclusion criteria
. Not proficient in English. Cannot read and understand English.
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.
1This trial is focused on testing whether a larger study is even feasible, not yet on proving whether the mobile external defibrillator actually saves more lives — so should I be looking at more established treatment options first while this research is still in early stages?
2Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' do you know when it might open for enrollment, and is there a similar active trial already running that might be worth considering in the meantime?
3The trial is based in Singapore — is that a logistical barrier for our situation, and do you know of any equivalent defibrillator device trials happening closer to where we live?
4Because this is a feasibility trial rather than a phase testing effectiveness or safety in a large group, what would participation actually involve day-to-day, and what is still unknown about how this device performs compared to standard defibrillator approaches?
5Given that out-of-hospital cardiac arrest situations are unpredictable and time-critical, how would being enrolled in a feasibility study like this affect the care decisions made in an emergency — would it change anything about the treatment I or my family member would receive?
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
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Feasibility of a full scale trial
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year