HEROS 4.0 mixed-reality CPR training
Evaluation of Efficacy and Effectiveness of Mixed Reality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
This trial will test whether HEROS 4.0 mixed-reality training can teach adults aged 18–50 to perform CPR as well as standard instructor-led courses.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul, Nowon-gu) |
| Trial ID | NCT07363772 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a cluster-randomized, stratified non-inferiority trial comparing the HEROS 4.0 mixed-reality (MR) CPR training system with conventional video- and instructor-led CPR instruction. A total of 120 adults aged 18–50 who have not had CPR training in the prior 12 months will be randomized 1:1 by cluster to MR or standard training. The primary outcome is CPR performance quality, with additional evaluation of feasibility, immersion, scalability, and educational effectiveness. Healthcare professionals and individuals unable to safely tolerate MR equipment (for example, due to motion sickness) are excluded.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults 18–50 who have not received CPR training in the past 12 months, who are not healthcare professionals, and who can safely use mixed-reality equipment.
Not a fit: Healthcare professionals, people over age 50, anyone with recent CPR training, or those who cannot tolerate MR equipment (e.g., motion sickness) are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, MR-based HEROS 4.0 training could expand access to high-quality, immersive CPR instruction that matches traditional training while being more scalable.
How similar studies have performed: Previous VR and mixed-reality simulation studies have generally shown comparable improvements in CPR skills to traditional methods, though HEROS 4.0 is a newer platform with limited direct evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-50 years who have not received CPR training within the previous 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals * Individuals unable to safely tolerate MR equipment (e.g. motion sickness)
Where this trial is running
Seoul, Nowon-gu
- Nowon-gu Public Health Center — Seoul, Nowon-gu, South Korea (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dong Hyun Choi, MD, PhD
- Email: donghyun369@naver.com
- Phone: 82-2-2072-4646
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.