Improving chest compression quality during pediatric cardiac arrest using augmented reality feedback.
Official title: AR-CPR: Refinement and Large-Scale Simulation-Based Testing of a Novel Augmented Reality Point of Care Chest Compression Feedback System.
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11257402 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new augmented reality system that helps doctors and nurses give better chest compressions during cardiac arrest in kids, making it easier for them to follow important guidelines and hopefully save more young lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $270,597 |
| NIH project number | 4R33HS029372-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11257402 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare providers involved in pediatric emergency care, particularly those who may respond to cardiac arrest situations in children.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in pediatric emergency care or who do not experience cardiac arrest will not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of chest compressions during pediatric cardiac arrest by utilizing an augmented reality (AR) system that provides real-time feedback to healthcare providers. The AR-CPR system aims to improve adherence to the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines, which are often not followed effectively in emergency situations. By refining this technology and testing it on a larger scale, the research seeks to ensure that medical personnel can deliver high-quality CPR without the need for additional coaching staff. The ultimate goal is to increase survival rates for children experiencing cardiac arrest by improving the performance of CPR in real-time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve survival rates for children suffering from cardiac arrest by ensuring high-quality CPR is delivered more consistently.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with augmented reality feedback systems in improving CPR quality, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kleinman, Keith — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Kleinman, Keith
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.