CPR training program for primary school children
Official title: Out-of-hospital Cardiorespiratory Arrest and Learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the School Setting: Evidence Synthesis
Run by University of Castilla-La Mancha · NCT07292532 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests two different classroom approaches to teaching CPR to primary school children to see which one better improves their practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 550 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Castilla-La Mancha Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Cuenca, Cuenca and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07292532 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Spanish-speaking primary school students in grades 1–6 whose parents or guardians provide informed consent and who have no physical, mental, or cognitive conditions preventing participation.
✕Probably not a fit
Children who do not understand Spanish or who have physical, mental, or cognitive limitations that prevent participation are unlikely to benefit from the interventions.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized clinical trial compares two cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) teaching interventions delivered to students in grades 1–6 at participating primary schools in Cuenca, Spain. Schools that consented and families who provided permission will have children receive one of the two classroom-based training methods, with instruction tailored to age and comprehension. Outcomes include measures of theoretical knowledge and practical CPR skill immediately after training and possibly at follow-up to assess retention. The trial follows the Kids Save Lives recommendations for school-based basic life support education and is led by the University of Castilla-La Mancha.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase the number of children who can correctly perform basic life support and improve community bystander response to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
How similar studies have gone: Previous school-based programs such as the Kids Save Lives initiative have shown that teaching CPR to children can improve knowledge and willingness to act, so the approach builds on existing evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Schools that have at least one complete year of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th year of Primary Education, in which the School Council has given its approval for their participation. * Schoolchildren who wish to participate must: * Belong to the courses from 1st to 6th grade of Primary Education * Understand the written and spoken Spanish language * Not have any physical, mental or cognitive pathology that prevents them from participating in the project. * Their father/mother or guardian must have signed the informed consent to be able to participate in the project.
Where it's running
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CEIP Ciudad Encantada
Cuenca, Cuenca, Spain Recruiting -
CEIP Isaac Albeniz
Cuenca, Cuenca, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Diana P Pozuelo-Carrascosa, Dr.
- Email: dianap.pozuelo@uclm.es
- Phone: 926053755
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.