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Do Kids' hospitals have disaster plans? a nationwide check

NCT ID NCT07766941

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether children's hospitals in Germany have emergency plans tailored to the unique needs of kids during disasters. It will survey 380 pediatric hospitals to see how many have specialized plans. The goal is to identify gaps and develop recommendations to make these hospitals more resilient in crises.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If this survey finds gaps, it could lead to better, child-specific emergency plans and stronger disaster preparedness in children's hospitals across Germany.
What could go wrong
This is a survey, not a treatment test, so it won't directly change care. Its impact depends on whether hospitals adopt the recommendations that come out of it.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 380 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All pediatric hospitals which take part in the acute patient care

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * german pediatric hospital Exclusion Criteria: * facilities like pediatric rehabilitation centers

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Hospital emergency and operations planning Pediatric hospital

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Locations

  • University hospital Heidelberg

    RECRUITING

    Heidelberg, Germany