CPR clinical trials

Hands-only CPR vs standard CPR after witnessed cardiac arrest

This study compares two ways of doing CPR for adults who collapse outside the hospital and are not breathing normally: hands-only CPR versus standard CPR. The goal is to see which approach improves survival after witnessed cardiac arrest.

Bed height and CPR quality in pediatric simulation

This trial tests how the height of a hospital bed affects chest compression quality and the physical strain on doctors during CPR on a child-sized manikin. It may help find the optimal bed height to improve CPR effectiveness.

Phone-Guided CPR Training With Automated Device

This study tests whether receiving CPR instructions over the phone with help from an automated external defibrillator (AED)—a machine that can restart the heart—improves the quality of chest compressions people perform. You would practice CPR techniques during a training session.

AI-guided chest compressions for cardiac arrest in the ER

This trial tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors give better chest compressions during CPR for adults whose hearts stopped outside the hospital. The goal is to improve blood flow and outcomes without using special equipment in the ambulance.

Comparing 3 vs 5 second pauses during CPR for cardiac arrest

This trial is testing whether increasing the pause in chest compressions from 3 to 5 seconds during CPR helps improve breathing support and the chance of restarting the heart. It involves adults who had a cardiac arrest outside the hospital and were treated with a mechanical compression device called LUCAS.

Augmented Reality-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Support for Pediatric Resuscitation

CPR teaching methods for home nurses in Qatar

This study tests two different ways of teaching CPR to private home nurses in Qatar. The goal is to see which method helps you learn and remember CPR skills better, so you can feel more confident in an emergency.

Finding outcomes after ECMO for heart-related emergencies

This study looks at what helps determine survival and better brain function after people are treated with ECMO, a heart-lung support machine. It may help doctors understand who is most likely to do well after this kind of emergency treatment.

Device-assisted CPR with head and chest elevation during arrest

This trial studies a CPR method that uses a device to help raise the head and chest during active resuscitation after cardiac arrest. It may help guide whether this technique improves outcomes for people who are not breathing normally and do not have a pulse.

Mental health first aid training for cancer survivors

This study offers a free training program called Mental Health CPR for cancer survivors and their supporters. It is designed to help Latino/Hispanic communities in southern Puerto Rico learn how to provide emotional first aid and mental health support to people affected by cancer.

Mixed reality CPR training for adults

This trial tests whether mixed reality (a blend of real and virtual worlds) can teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to adults. It may help people who haven't taken a CPR class in the last year learn this lifesaving skill in a new way.

Adjusting CPR hand position using ultrasound

This trial tests if using an ultrasound to guide hand placement during CPR improves outcomes for adults who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. It may help decide where to push for more effective chest compressions.

CPR skills test after ALS training

This trial checks how well healthcare providers perform CPR after completing an Advanced Life Support (ALS) training course. It aims to see if the training improves their skills in saving lives.

Study tests a CPR training app for high school students

This trial looks at whether using a required CPR training approach (through instruction and an app) improves learning among high school students. You may be asked to complete a short survey to help researchers understand how well the training is working.

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest registry using automatic CPR

This study records information about people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and receive automatic chest compressions. It focuses on specific heart rhythms and emergency timing, which may help improve future emergency treatment.

Targeted immunotherapy added to chemotherapy and radiation for lymphoma

This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding targeted immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes in children with certain types of lymphoma. It may help the immune system work better against cancer.

Comparing Two Ventilator Settings After Cardiac Arrest

This study compares two ways of setting the breathing machine for people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. It looks at whether using a small amount of extra pressure (called PEEP) improves outcomes compared to using no extra pressure (ZEEP).

Parent knowledge of infant choking and CPR

This study tests whether a training program improves parents' ability to help a choking infant or perform CPR. It may be a good fit if you are willing to learn first aid for your baby.

How ICU doctors judge CPR appropriateness

This study looks at how well ICU doctors and nurses judge whether CPR (a procedure to restart the heart) is appropriate for patients. It's for healthcare workers already involved in the STEPCARE study.

Virtual vs. Traditional CPR Training for Medical Students

This study compares virtual reality CPR training to traditional training to see how each affects stress. It is for young, healthy medical students who have not recently learned CPR.

Double defibrillation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

This trial tests whether giving two shocks in a row (instead of one) helps restart the heart in people who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital and need a defibrillator.

Stress and Cortisol in Cardiac Arrest

This study looks at how stress (specifically the hormone cortisol) affects people during a cardiac arrest. It may help doctors understand and improve care.

Teaching CPR in Schools: the RCP-KNOW Project

This study tests a new way to teach schoolchildren how to perform CPR (a life-saving technique for when someone stops breathing or their heart stops). It aims to find the best approach to teach these skills in schools.

Resuscitation and memory recall study

This study tests how CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) affects the ability of trained medical professionals to remember details of an emergency. It may help understand how stress impacts memory during real-life rescues.