Ultra-Brief Versus Brief Hands Only CPR Video Training With and Without Psychomotor Skill Practice

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cardiac Arrest

• Registration Number: NCT01191736
• Lead Sponsor: Valleywise Health

Brief Summary

Bystander CPR improves survival from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest. This study examines the efficacy of ultra-brief video training for Hands-Only CPR. Subjects were randomized to one of four training conditions, then assessed for CPR skills retention.

Detailed Description

Bystander CPR improves survival from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest. This study is the first of its kind to examine the efficacy of ultra-brief video training for Hands-Only CPR without the use of a manikin. The results will inform future efforts to mass train citizens in CPR. Subjects were randomized to one of four training conditions, then assessed for CPR skills retention. The four groups were 1) no training; 2) ultra-brief training video (90 seconds); 3) short training video (5 minutes) with no practice; and 4) short training video with hands-on practice. The subjects were then evaluated for CPR skills retention. One half of the subjects were evaluated on the training day, and the other half were evaluated two months later.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-09
• Primary Completion: 2009-11
• Study Completion: 2009-11
• Study First Submitted: 2010-08-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-08-30
• Study First Posted: 2010-08-31
• Results First Submitted: 2010-09-17
• Results First Submitted QC: 2010-09-17
• Results First Posted: 2010-10-07
• Status Verified: 2011-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-03-02
• Last Update Posted: 2011-03-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 336

Inclusion Criteria

• Members of a local area church

Exclusion Criteria

• Less than 18 years old
• formal CPR training or certification within last 2 years
• Lacks fluency in English
• Works as a health care provider

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Median Compression Depth (mm)	60 minutes after intervention or two months after intervention	Assessment of resuscitation skills using a Laerdal Resusci Annie recording manikin and Laerdal PC Skill Reporting software

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Proportion of Subjects Who Assessed the Responsiveness of the Victim (Manikin) as Judged by Expert Raters	60 minutes after intervention and two months after intervention	The proportion of the subjects who assessed the responsiveness of the victim (manikin) as judged by expert raters