Tailored 9-1-1 CPR Guidance to Improve Pediatric bystander Response in Alabama
Official title: Adapting Telecommunicator CPR Instructions to Enhance Layperson Response to Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11353160 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pediatric OHCA project tests a customized T-CPR script to help 9-1-1 call takers guide bystanders to perform CPR in Alabama communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $223,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HL185261-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11353160 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are residents of Birmingham, Alabama, or similar Deep South communities with pediatric OHCA risk factors and willingness to participate in simulated training sessions.
✕Less likely to help
Communities without pediatric OHCA risk factors or interest in simulation-based training may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project will adapt a popular telecommunicator CPR protocol for children. It uses high-fidelity simulated scenarios with Birmingham residents to see how well the protocol works in real-world neighborhoods at risk for pediatric cardiac arrest. The team will measure how feasible, faithful, acceptable, and appropriate the approach is, and will gather participant feedback through focus groups. If successful, it could lead to faster bystander CPR and better survival for kids who have a cardiac arrest before EMS arrives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If the tailored protocol succeeds, pediatric OHCA patients in Alabama could receive faster, higher-quality bystander CPR, improving survival chances.
How similar studies have gone: Previous T-CPR protocols have shown promise in improving CPR delivery, but this study tests a pediatric adaptation in a new population.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coute, Ryan Andrew — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Coute, Ryan Andrew
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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.