NCT05493189

Brief Summary

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency maneuver used on a victim who is in cardiac arrest. Early and efficient CPR, with a focus on chest compressions, is a key element in increasing victim survival. The success of resuscitation does not only depend on the immediate initiation of the maneuvers, but also on the quality with which they are applied. However, there is an obvious gap in the knowledge of these maneuvers. This study aims to analyze the acquisition and retention/maintenance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and the impact of the use of technology and autonomous training in medical students.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
150

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2023

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 1, 2022

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 9, 2022

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2023

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 31, 2023

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

October 19, 2023

Status Verified

October 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

August 1, 2022

Last Update Submit

October 18, 2023

Conditions

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Keywords

Cardiopulmonary resuscitationChest compressionsAcquisitionRetention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in CPR skills (acquisition)

    Technical skills data collection will take place using a feedback CPR training simulator (eg Laerdal Little Anne QCPR). Along with the collection of technical skills data, theoretical knowledge will be assessed through a questionnaire. Both technical skills and theoretical knowledge will be aggregated to one general skills score.

    Measurements of performance and quality of CPR (2 minutes of continuous chest compressions), immediately before and immediately after training, during the first phase (before randomization and group allocation).

  • Difference in CPR skills retention

    Technical skills data collection will take place using a feedback CPR training simulator (eg Laerdal Little Anne QCPR). Along with the collection of technical skills data, theoretical knowledge will be assessed through a questionnaire. Both technical skills and theoretical knowledge will be aggregated to one general skills score.

    Measurements of performance and quality of CPR (2 minutes of continuous chest compressions), in second phase at 2, 6 and 12 months.

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants with no additional autonomous training sessions.

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants exposed to 2 additional autonomous training sessions (after 2 and 6 months).

Other: Additional autonomous training sessions

Interventions

Additional autonomous training sessionsOTHER

The duration of the autonomous training will be 30 minutes, using a feedback CPR training simulator (eg Laerdal Little Anne QCPR).

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Adults (\>= 18 years of age);
  • Good state of health;
  • Lack of formal training in CPR.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant women;
  • Individuals with reduced mobility;
  • Physical fatigue and/or reported muscle pain;

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Medicine (FMUP)

Porto, 4200-319, Portugal

RECRUITING

Study Officials

  • Carla Sa-Couto, PhD

    Universidade do Porto

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Abel Nicolau, MSc, PhDc

CONTACT

(+351) 220426836anicolau@med.up.pt

Janete Santos, PhD

CONTACT

(+351) 225 513 600investigaclinica@med.up.pt

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Experimental case-control study, aligned in two phases.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 1, 2022

First Posted

August 9, 2022

Study Start

January 1, 2023

Primary Completion

October 31, 2023

Study Completion

December 31, 2023

Last Updated

October 19, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PT(1)