Effect of an Educational Intervention on CPR Knowledge and Skills in Schoolchildren
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age7-8
SponsorUniversidad Nacional de Colombia
About this trial
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a CPR intervention for children aged 7 and 8. Given the high prevalence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) and the proven benefits of early CPR training, the study seeks to determine whether a structured intervention can improve young children's knowledge and skills in basic life support.
What is the effect of a CPR training intervention on the knowledge and skills of 7- and 8-year-old schoolchildren?
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Research shows that survival rates increase significantly when CPR is performed promptly by a trained bystander. Countries with early CPR training programs in schools, such as Norway and Denmark, report better survival outcomes. However, in Latin America, CPR education in schools is still in its early stages. Evidence suggests that children can effectively learn and retain CPR knowledge, and they can serve as multipliers by passing their knowledge to family and peers.
Study Design:
This is a non-randomized, double-blind controlled trial with four phases:
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Schoolchildren aged between 7 and 8 years.
Students enrolled in an educational institution that has authorized their participation in the study.
Not participating in any other intervention or educational program related to CPR during the study period.
Disqualifiers
Students whose parents, legal guardians, teachers, or the students themselves report any health condition that prevents them from participating in the study.
Students who indicate having received prior training in CPR or related skills.
Students whose parents, legal guardians, or teachers report any cognitive condition that limits their ability to understand and follow the instructions necessary to learn and practice CPR in simulated scenarios.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Intervention for Teaching the First Link in the Chain of Survival to 7- and 8-Year-Old Children
- Placebo Intervention - First Aid (Excluding Basic CPR)
Treatment groups
388 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov