Evaluating digital tools for Basic Life Support training
Supporting Tools and Cognitive Aids for Lay Resuscitation - a Simulation Study
This study is testing different digital tools to see which ones help everyday people perform CPR better after they've taken a Basic Life Support course.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06601946 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of various digital tools and cognitive aids in enhancing the quality of Basic Life Support (BLS) performed by laypersons. Participants aged 18 to 70 who have completed a BLS course within the last 10 years will engage in mannequin-based simulation scenarios. The study employs a prospective, randomized design to compare the impact of different interventions, including a paper-based cognitive app and two mobile applications, on the performance of CPR. The goal is to determine which tools improve lay resuscitation outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 to 70 who have completed a Basic Life Support course within the last 10 years.
Not a fit: Patients who are medical students, physicians, nurses, or paramedics will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training methods for laypersons, ultimately increasing survival rates from cardiac arrest.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with digital tools in CPR training, but this specific approach is novel in its focus on laypersons.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-70 years * First Aid Training within the last 10 years Exclusion Criteria: - medical student, physician, nurse, paramedic
Where this trial is running
Vienna
- Medical University of Vienna — Vienna, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christina Hafner, MD
- Email: christina.hafner@meduniwien.ac.at
- Phone: 0043 1 40400 41000
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.