Evaluating CPR education for high school students
Assessment of Factors Impacting High School Students Mandatory Universal Student Instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Appraised Learning- Is the Mandate Working? (The High School MUSICAL Study)
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Research Foundation · NCT04493970
This study is testing whether teaching CPR to high school students helps them understand and feel confident in using these lifesaving skills.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kansas City Heart Rhythm Research Foundation (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Overland Park, Kansas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04493970 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study assesses the effectiveness of mandatory CPR education for high school students. It aims to gather data through surveys completed by students to understand their knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards CPR. The findings will provide insights to state health and education departments to enhance CPR training programs and foster partnerships with various stakeholders. The study also seeks to identify factors that contribute to students' comprehension of CPR techniques.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are high school students who are willing to participate in a voluntary survey about their CPR training.
Not a fit: Students who are unable to give consent or complete the survey will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved CPR education programs that empower high school students to save lives during emergencies.
How similar studies have performed: While some studies have shown benefits of CPR training in schools, this study aims to explore factors affecting comprehension, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * High school students completing voluntary survey Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to give consent * Inability to complete survey
Where this trial is running
Overland Park, Kansas
- Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute — Overland Park, Kansas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy — Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute
- Study coordinator: Donita Atkins
- Email: datkins@kchrf.com
- Phone: 816-651-1969
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Sudden Cardiac Arrest, CPR Education, High School Students