Basic Life Support (Simulation)NCT06601946
Supporting Tools and Cognitive Aids for BLS
A study testing BLS Paper Based Cognitive App, First Aid App and Corpatch App in people with Basic Life Support (Simulation), run by Medical University of Vienna at 1 site in Austria.
Trial summary
Various studies have shown that rapid and correctly performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) significantly increases the survival rate after cardiac arrest. Such a situation can affect anyone, anywhere and at any time, making it all the more important to master the basic skills and abilities of Basic Life Support… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Basic Life Support (Simulation)
- What is being tested?
- BLS Paper Based Cognitive App, First Aid App and Corpatch App
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 150 participants
- Where
- 1 siteAustria
- Study dates
- 16 Sep 2024to 31 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 70 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 18-70 years
- First Aid Training within the last 10 years
Who cannot join
- medical student, physician, nurse, paramedic
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Supporting Tools and Cognitive Aids for Lay Resuscitation - A Simulation Study
Various studies have shown that rapid and correctly performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) significantly increases the survival rate after cardiac arrest. Such a situation can affect anyone, anywhere and at any time, making it all the more important to master the basic skills and abilities of Basic Life Support (BLS). Thanks to constant technical progress, there are now numerous digital tools in the field of lay resuscitation. There are also feedback devices for CPR for laypersons, the use of which is currently the subject of scientific debate. In order to evaluate the influence of various tools on the quality of lay resuscitation, we are planning a prospective, randomized study in a parallel group design. This study is aimed at medical laypersons between the ages of 18 and 70 who have completed a BLS course (e.g. first aid course for driver\'s license) within the last 10 years. All participants are asked to take part in a mannequin-based simulation scenario in a public place. As part of this simulation scenario, the BLS algorithm is to be performed (recognizing respiratory-circulatory arrest, calling for help, performing chest compressions, organizing a defibrillator). After performing the 1-minute cardiac massage, the scenario is ended. We plan to randomize into 3 groups. Group 1 will receive paper-based information material on how to perform BLS correctly. Group 2 will receive a first aid app. Group 3 will receive a small medical device (CorPatch®), which gives direct feedback on the quality of chest compressions (e.g. frequency, depth), including an accompanying app for support. The time to blood flow (defined as the succession of 5 sufficient chest compressions in this study) will be evaluated as the primary outcome. Secondarily, resuscitation management will be evaluated using a validated BLS checklist, the time to critical actions (such as time to alert the emergency services), the quality of CPR, the cognitive load of the participants and the user-friendliness of the assigned aid.
- Conditions
- Basic Life Support (Simulation)
- Being tested
- BLS Paper Based Cognitive App, First Aid App, Corpatch App
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
BLS Paper Based Cognitive AppOther
BLS Paper Based Cognitive App
First Aid AppOther
First Aid App
Corpatch AppOther
Corpatch App
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| BLS Paper Based Cognitive Aid | Other | Not described Receives: Other: BLS Paper Based Cognitive App |
| First Aid App | Other | Not described Receives: Other: First Aid App |
| Corpatch App | Other | Not described Receives: Other: Corpatch App |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Time to blood flow
The time to blood flow (defined as the succession of 5 sufficient chest compressions in this study) will be evaluated as the primary outcome
Measured: within 1 minute
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2024
- Study start16 Sep 2024
- Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Basic Life Support (Simulation)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Medical University of ViennaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- randomized controlled trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Christina Hafner, Medical University of Vienna
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06601946
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1346/2024
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 17 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Supporting Tools and Cognitive Aids for Lay Resuscitation - A Simulation Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06601946
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1346/2024
- Conditions
- Basic Life Support (Simulation)
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Medical University of ViennaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2024 (actual)
- 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.
Various studies have shown that rapid and correctly performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) significantly increases the survival rate after cardiac arrest. Such a situation can affect anyone, anywhere and at any time, making it all the more important to master the basic skills and abilities of Basic Life Support (BLS). Thanks to constant technical progress, there are now numerous digital tools in the field of lay resuscitation. There are also feedback devices for CPR for laypersons, the use of which is currently the subject of scientific debate. In order to evaluate the influence of various tools on the quality of lay resuscitation, we are planning a prospective, randomized study in a parallel group design. This study is aimed at medical laypersons between the ages of 18 and 70 who have completed a BLS course (e.g. first aid course for driver\'s license) within the last 10 years. All participants are asked to take part in a mannequin-based simulation scenario in a public place. As part of this simulation scenario, the BLS algorithm is to be performed (recognizing respiratory-circulatory arrest, calling for help, performing chest compressions, organizing a defibrillator). After performing the 1-minute cardiac massage, the scenario is ended. We plan to randomize into 3 groups. Group 1 will receive paper-based information material on how to perform BLS correctly. Group 2 will receive a first aid app. Group 3 will receive a small medical device (CorPatch®), which gives direct feedback on the quality of chest compressions (e.g. frequency, depth), including an accompanying app for support. The time to blood flow (defined as the succession of 5 sufficient chest compressions in this study) will be evaluated as the primary outcome. Secondarily, resuscitation management will be evaluated using a validated BLS checklist, the time to critical actions (such as time to alert the emergency services), the quality of CPR, the cognitive load of the participants and the user-friendliness of the assigned aid.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- randomized controlled trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| BLS Paper Based Cognitive Aid | Other | Other: BLS Paper Based Cognitive App |
| First Aid App | Other | Other: First Aid App |
| Corpatch App | Other | Other: Corpatch App |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 18-70 years
- First Aid Training within the last 10 years
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- medical student, physician, nurse, paramedic
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BLS Paper Based Cognitive AppBLS Paper Based Cognitive App | Other | BLS Paper Based Cognitive Aid |
| First Aid AppFirst Aid App | Other | First Aid App |
| Corpatch AppCorpatch App | Other | Corpatch App |
Primary outcome
Time to blood flow
Time frame: within 1 minute
The time to blood flow (defined as the succession of 5 sufficient chest compressions in this study) will be evaluated as the primary outcome
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Apr 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing BLS Paper Based Cognitive App, First Aid App and Corpatch App in people with Basic Life Support (Simulation), run by Medical University of Vienna at 1 site in Austria.
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 2 inclusion and 1 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Apr 2026. 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 Austria. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Time to blood flow (time frame: within 1 minute). 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 17 Apr 2026.