Teaching high school students how to perform CPR using an interactive video game.
Official title: Using Interactive Digital Media to Teach Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to High School Students
Funded at Coram Technologies, INC. · NIH-10923976 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a fun video game that teaches high school students how to perform CPR better, making it easier for them to learn and remember the skills they need to help someone in an emergency.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Coram Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pikesville, United States) |
| Project start | June 10, 2019 |
| Project end | September 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $652,175 |
| NIH project number | 5R42GM133243-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923976 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are high school students who are required to learn CPR as part of their curriculum.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in high school or who have already received CPR training may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the teaching of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to high school students through an engaging interactive video game experience. By replacing traditional teaching methods with a digital film and a new device called the CPR Spring, the project seeks to enhance skill acquisition and retention of CPR techniques. The interactive film depicts a dramatic cardiac arrest scenario, allowing students to practice CPR in a simulated environment. The goal is to create a commercially-ready product that can be easily implemented in classrooms across the U.S.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of high school students who are trained to perform CPR effectively, potentially saving lives during cardiac emergencies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that interactive digital methods can improve learning outcomes, indicating a promising approach for CPR training.
Where this research is happening
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Coram Technologies, INC.
Pikesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Toft, Lorrel Elizabeth Brown — Coram Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Toft, Lorrel Elizabeth Brown
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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.