Is it possible to achieve high quality CPR by mass training? A randomized manikin study

Is it possible to achieve high quality CPR by mass training? A randomized manikin study - Is it possible to achieve high quality CPR by mass training? A randomized manikin study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000018732

Enrollment

300

Registered

2015-08-20

Start date

2015-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

CPR quality after mass training in comparison to standard BLS training

Interventions

Control Group: standard BLS course (1-h theory and 4-h practice) on a classic BLS manikin with an instructor:attendee:manikin ratio of 1:5:1 Intervention Group: Mass Training course (30-mins theory an

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Lay people over 16 years old and with no previous training in CPR were eligible for randomization.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lay people previously trained in CPR.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary endpoint was the difference in the percentage of compressions with correct depth (50-60 mm) between the groups.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary endpoints were the differences in the percentage of correctly released compressions, in the percentage of compressions with correct hand position and in the number of compressions per minute between the groups.	—

Countries

Europe

Contacts

Public ContactEnrico Baldi

Pavia nel Cuore Pavia nel Cuore

enrico.baldi@pavianelcuore.it+393293556062

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026