Exploring different retraining durations for Basic Life Support among non-professionals
Different Re-training Durations in Basic Life Support Training Among Non-Professionals: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is trying to find out how long Basic Life Support retraining sessions should be for everyday people to help them perform CPR and use AEDs better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 162 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06867653 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how varying durations of Basic Life Support (BLS) retraining sessions impact the performance of non-professionals in CPR and AED techniques. Participants will first receive initial training and then be randomly assigned to one of three groups for retraining sessions lasting 45, 60, or 75 minutes. Their skills and knowledge will be assessed through tests and evaluations conducted before and after the training sessions, with performance recorded and analyzed by blinded instructors. The goal is to determine the optimal retraining duration for effective BLS performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are not healthcare professionals and are physically capable of performing CPR.
Not a fit: Patients who are healthcare professionals or those with physical limitations that prevent them from performing CPR will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the effectiveness of BLS training programs, leading to better preparedness among the general public in emergency situations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have explored CPR training effectiveness, but this specific focus on varying retraining durations is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>=18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects whose physical condition is unsuitable for the CPR training, such as those unable to squat, extend their arms fully, or individuals who are blind or deaf. * Healthcare professionals and students majoring in healthcare-related fields. * Individuals unwilling to sign the informed consent form
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ming-Ju Hsieh, MD, PhD — National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Study coordinator: Shu-Ting Chen
- Email: erdrmjhsieh@gmail.com
- Phone: 886223123456
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.