Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skill Retention in Medical StudentsNCT01832012
Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Refresher in MS2 at St George's University
A study testing Multimedia and Hands-on practice in people with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skill Retention in Medical Students, run by Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation at 1 site in Grenada.
Trial summary
175 second year medical students were assessed on their BLS CPR skill retention after an approximate one year after taking the initial certification class, and the investigators assessed which type of refresher course would be most effective in improving the students' CPR skills. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skill Retention in Medical Students
- What is being tested?
- Multimedia and Hands-on practice
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 175 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGrenada
- Study dates
- Jul 2012to Jul 2012
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Voluntary second year medical student
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Grenada1 site
St. George's University
True Blue, Saint George's
About this study
Official title: Practical Skill Retention in Medical Students: Improving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation With Hands-On Practice
175 second year medical students were assessed on their BLS CPR skill retention after an approximate one year after taking the initial certification class, and the investigators assessed which type of refresher course would be most effective in improving the students' CPR skills. Group 2 had no refresher, Group 3 had a multimedia refresher, and Group 4 had the same multimedia refresher plus hands on practice on a Laerdal BLS manikin. The investigators hypothesized that Group 4 would perform CPR skills with the highest competency compared to the other two groups.
- Being tested
- Multimedia, Hands-on practice
- Keywords
- Eliciting which type of refresher provides the greatest improvement in BLS CPR skills.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MultimediaOther
AHA specific BLS refresher video, 7 minutes in length.
Hands-on practiceOther
Hands-on BLS CPR practice on a Laerdal BLS manikin.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Video refresher | Active comparator | Group 3, received 7 minute video refresher prior to examination. Receives: Other: Multimedia |
| Video refresher and hands-on practice | Experimental | Group 4, received same 7 minute video refresher, along with hands-on practice along with the video on a Laerdal BLS manikin. Receives: Other: Multimedia; Other: Hands-on practice |
| No intervention | No intervention | Group 2 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Chest compressions
Chest compressions were measured on a Laerdal Resusci-Anne recording manikin for each subject.
Measured: 1 session
Bag Valve Mask ventilations
Bag Valve Mask ventilations were measured for each subject on a Laerdal Resusci-Anne recording manikin.
Measured: 1 session
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Apr 2013 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2012
- Primary completionJul 2012
- Study completionJul 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skill Retention in Medical StudentsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 175 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Alexander M Dabrowiecki, BS, Principal investigator, St. George's University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01832012
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SGUCPR1
- Status last verified
- Apr 2013
- First submitted
- 9 Apr 2013
- Last updated
- 15 Apr 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Apr 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Practical Skill Retention in Medical Students: Improving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation With Hands-On Practice
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01832012
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SGUCPR1
- Keywords
- Eliciting which type of refresher provides the greatest improvement in BLS CPR skills.
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 175 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Windward Islands Research and Education FoundationUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jul 2012
- Primary completion
- Jul 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jul 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Apr 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
175 second year medical students were assessed on their BLS CPR skill retention after an approximate one year after taking the initial certification class, and the investigators assessed which type of refresher course would be most effective in improving the students' CPR skills. Group 2 had no refresher, Group 3 had a multimedia refresher, and Group 4 had the same multimedia refresher plus hands on practice on a Laerdal BLS manikin. The investigators hypothesized that Group 4 would perform CPR skills with the highest competency compared to the other two groups.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Video refresher | Active comparator | Other: MultimediaGroup 3, received 7 minute video refresher prior to examination. |
| Video refresher and hands-on practice | Experimental | Other: Multimedia, Other: Hands-on practiceGroup 4, received same 7 minute video refresher, along with hands-on practice along with the video on a Laerdal BLS manikin. |
| No intervention | No intervention | –Group 2 |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Voluntary second year medical student
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| MultimediaAHA specific BLS refresher video, 7 minutes in length. | Other | Video refresher, Video refresher and hands-on practice |
| Hands-on practiceHands-on BLS CPR practice on a Laerdal BLS manikin. | Other | Video refresher and hands-on practice |
Primary outcome
Chest compressions
Time frame: 1 session
Chest compressions were measured on a Laerdal Resusci-Anne recording manikin for each subject.
Bag Valve Mask ventilations
Time frame: 1 session
Bag Valve Mask ventilations were measured for each subject on a Laerdal Resusci-Anne recording manikin.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Apr 2013.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Alexander M Dabrowiecki, BS principal investigator
St. George's University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Multimedia and Hands-on practice in people with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skill Retention in Medical Students, run by Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation at 1 site in Grenada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Apr 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Grenada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Chest compressions (time frame: 1 session). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Apr 2013; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 30 Oct 2026.