New study aims to find best way to save choking babies
NCT ID NCT07348848
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how to best help infants (up to 2 years old) who are choking. Researchers in Alberta, Canada will collect information from real-life choking incidents to see which first aid methods work best and are safest. The goal is to improve future guidelines and save more lives.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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39 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Infants (aged 2 years or less) who experienced an out-of-hospital FBAO and received a FBAO intervention while conscious in Alberta, Canada, and, subsequently, were assessed by EMS or at an emergency department
- Ages
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Up to 2 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants (aged 2 years or less) who experienced an out-of-hospital FBAO in Alberta, Canada * Received a FBAO intervention while conscious by bystander or healthcare provider * Were assessed by EMS at the time of the incident, or later attended an emergency department due to the incident Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with abnormal airway anatomy such as a tracheostomy. * Patients who were unconscious when they received the initial FBAO intervention
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Virtual
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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