Teaching basic life support skills to high school students
The Investigation of the Efficacy of Basic Life Support Education Among High School Students
This study tests whether teaching high school students basic life support skills with different feedback methods helps them remember what to do in emergencies better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Semmelweis University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Budapest) |
| Trial ID | NCT06016153 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of basic life support (BLS) education among high school students in Hungary. It compares two teaching methods: instructor feedback and software-based feedback on chest compressions. The goal is to enhance the retention of BLS skills among teenagers, who can act as first responders in emergencies. By implementing a structured BLS curriculum, the study aims to improve the likelihood of bystander intervention during cardiac arrests.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are high school teenagers enrolled at Óbudai High School in Budapest.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those who do not provide written consent or have health issues affecting their ability to learn BLS skills.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could significantly increase the number of trained individuals capable of performing life-saving techniques in emergencies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in Europe have shown success in implementing BLS education in schools, indicating a positive trend in skill retention and bystander intervention rates.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * High school teenagers participating in the education of Óbudai High School, Budapest * Written informed consent received from participants and their parents to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * No written informed consent provided by the student or parent * Any injury or health issue influencing the efficacy of BLS skill
Where this trial is running
Budapest
- Óbudai Gimnázium — Budapest, Hungary (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Endre Zima, PhD — Semmelweis University
- Study coordinator: Uzonka Szabolcsi
- Email: szabolcsiu@gmail.com
- Phone: +361458680
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.