Training Law Enforcement to Use Heart-Restart Devices
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study helps police officers learn to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs)—machines that can restart a stopped heart during cardiac emergencies. The goal is to increase how often these devices are used and improve survival rates when officers respond to cardiac arrest calls.
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Who can take part
- You must be a law enforcement officer (police, sheriff's deputy, etc.)
- Your agency must be in the greater Portland area
- You must be at least 18 years old
- No other medical or health restrictions apply
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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