Epidemiology of Sudden Death in Cameroon

NCT02031315 | Unknown DMC

• 1 other identifier: CRC-SD 2013
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 240,000
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Background The burden of sudden death (SD) in sub-Saharan Africa is unknown. The aim is to assess the incidence, etiology and patient characteristics of SD in a sub-Saharan country. Methods The Douala-SD study is a prospective, multicenter, community-based registry monitoring all cases of SD occurring in index areas of Douala city. Investigators will use the definition of SD as natural death occurring within 24h at the onset of symptoms. Demographic, clinical, electrocardiographic and biological variables (when available) of victims will be recorded. All deaths occurring in residents of health areas of interest will be checked for past medical history, circumstances of death, and autopsy (if possible). Conclusion This maiden Douala-SD study will provide comprehensive, contemporary data on the epidemiology of SD in a sub-Saharan African country and will help in the development of strategies to prevent and manage SD in Africa.

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases

Keywords

sudden death; sudden cardiac arrest

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Sudden death, either cardiac or non-cardiac origin

  one year

Study Arms (1)

Resident of health areas of interest

Residents of 4 health areas will be monitored for sudden unexpected death within 72 months of follow up. Circumstances and past medical conditions will be checked.

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

First, the subject must be a permanent resident of one of 4 'health areas' included in the study. Second, each district of interest must have an updated population census.

You may not qualify if:

• Victims living in the area of interest for a short time frame (\< 12 months)
• Absence of information helping to determine circumstances of death

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cameroon Resuscitation Council: lead
• ARCV: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Cameroon Resuscitation Council

Douala, Cameroon

RECRUITING

Related Publications (2)

• Arthur JT. Sudden deaths: cardiac and non-cardiac in children in Accra. West Afr J Med. 1995 Apr-Jun;14(2):108-11.

  PMID: 7495711 BACKGROUND

• Akinwusi PO, Komolafe AO, Olayemi OO, Adeomi AA. Pattern of sudden death at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, South West Nigeria. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2013;9:333-9. doi: 10.2147/VHRM.S44923. Epub 2013 Jun 24.

  PMID: 23836978 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases; Death, Sudden; Death, Sudden, Cardiac

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Death; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Heart Arrest; Heart Diseases

Study Officials

• Aimé BONNY, MD

  Teaching Hospital Laquintinie, University of Douala, Cameroon

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Aimé BONNY, MD

CONTACT

+33637975227; aimebonny@yahoo.fr

Robinson ATEH, MsC

CONTACT

+23775758101; robdj2005@yahoo.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 72 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Chief manager

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 7, 2014
• First Posted: January 9, 2014
• Study Start: January 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2014
• Study Completion: December 1, 2016
• Last Updated: January 13, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-01

Locations

CA (1)