Evaluating CPR Skills Training with Technology and Self-Training
Assessment of CPR Skills Acquisition and Retention: Impact of Technology and Self-training
This study is testing if using technology and self-training can help medical students learn and remember CPR skills better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidade do Porto Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Porto) |
| Trial ID | NCT05493189 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how technology, specifically simulators with automatic feedback, and autonomous training methods impact the acquisition and retention of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills among medical students. Participants will first undergo a period of autonomous training, followed by assessments of their CPR performance. In the second phase, participants will be divided into two groups to evaluate the long-term retention of skills, with one group receiving additional training sessions. The study aims to enhance CPR training effectiveness and ultimately improve patient outcomes in emergency situations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 and older who have not received formal CPR training.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have reduced mobility, or experience physical fatigue or muscle pain may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved CPR training methods, resulting in better preparedness and outcomes for patients experiencing cardiac arrest.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in using technology for CPR training, suggesting that this approach may enhance skill acquisition and retention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (\>= 18 years of age); * Good state of health; * Lack of formal training in CPR. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women; * Individuals with reduced mobility; * Physical fatigue and/or reported muscle pain;
Where this trial is running
Porto
- Faculty of Medicine (FMUP) — Porto, Portugal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Carla Sa-Couto, PhD — Universidade do Porto
- Study coordinator: Abel Nicolau, MSc, PhDc
- Email: anicolau@med.up.pt
- Phone: (+351) 220426836
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.