Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR TrainingLDHF CPR PedsNCT07508085
Low-Dose, High-Frequency CPR Training in Pediatric Emergency Nurses
A study testing Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training and Massed CPR Training in people with Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training, run by Ankara University.
Trial summary
Life-threatening conditions such as respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest require rapid recognition and timely intervention in pediatric emergency settings. Pediatric emergency nurses play a critical role in initiating and supporting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training
- What is being tested?
- Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training and Massed CPR Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2026to 1 Sep 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Nurses actively working in the pediatric emergency department of Ankara Etlik City Hospital Nurses who are scheduled to be on duty during the data collection period Nurses who agree to participate in the study Nurses who provide written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Nurses who have received structured low-dose, high-frequency CPR training within the last 6 months Nurses who are unable to attend training or assessment sessions due to planned leave, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances Nurses who do not participate in any stage of the training program or fail to complete the data collection process
About this study
Official title: Effect of Low-Dose, High-Frequency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training on Knowledge and Skill Levels in Pediatric Emergency Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Life-threatening conditions such as respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest require rapid recognition and timely intervention in pediatric emergency settings. Pediatric emergency nurses play a critical role in initiating and supporting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, the low frequency of CPR events may limit skill practice and lead to a decline in knowledge and performance over time.
Low-dose, high-frequency (LDHF) training, which involves brief and repeated practice sessions, has been proposed as an effective approach to improve skill retention.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of LDHF CPR training on the knowledge and skill levels of pediatric emergency nurses and to compare its effectiveness with the massed training (MT) model.
- Conditions
- Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training
- Being tested
- Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training, Massed CPR Training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR TrainingBehavioural
This intervention consists of a low-dose, high-frequency CPR training approach, including 1 hour of theoretical and 30 minutes of practical training, followed by monthly brief (approximately 20-minute) reinforcement sessions over a three-month period to enhance knowledge retention and skill performance.
Massed CPR TrainingBehavioural
This intervention consists of a massed CPR training approach, including 1 hour of theoretical and 90 minutes of practical training delivered in a single session, without additional reinforcement during the three-month follow-up period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training | Experimental | Participants will receive a structured CPR training program consisting of 1 hour of theoretical and 30 minutes of practical training, followed by low-dose, high-frequency reinforcement sessions (approximately 20 minutes) conducted monthly for three months. Knowledge and skills will be assessed using standardized tests and OSPE-based performance evaluations. Receives: Behavioral: Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training |
| Massed CPR Training | Active comparator | Participants will receive a structured CPR training program consisting of 1 hour of theoretical and 90 minutes of practical training delivered in a single session. No additional reinforcement sessions will be provided during the three-month follow-up period. Knowledge and skills will be assessed using standardized tests and OSPE-based performance evaluations. Receives: Behavioral: Massed CPR Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
CPR Knowledge Score
CPR knowledge will be assessed using a standardized 25-item knowledge test. Scores will be compared between the low-dose, high-frequency and massed training groups and evaluated over time.
Measured: Baseline, immediately post-training, and 3 months post-training
Secondary outcomes (1)
CPR Skill Performance Score
CPR skills will be evaluated using an Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) based on a standardized clinical scenario. Performance scores will be compared between groups and over time.
Measured: Baseline and 3 months post-training
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Apr 2026
- Study start1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR TrainingStudies 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of low-dose, high-frequency (LDHF) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training on the knowledge and skill levels of pediatric emergency nurses and to compare its effectiveness with the traditional massed training (MT) model.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, AYLİN ARIKAN, Ankara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07508085
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AEŞH-BADEK1-2026-262
- Acronym
- LDHF CPR Peds
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Low-Dose, High-Frequency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training on Knowledge and Skill Levels in Pediatric Emergency Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07508085
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LDHF CPR Peds / AEŞH-BADEK1-2026-262
- Conditions
- Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Apr 2026 (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.
Life-threatening conditions such as respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest require rapid recognition and timely intervention in pediatric emergency settings. Pediatric emergency nurses play a critical role in initiating and supporting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, the low frequency of CPR events may limit skill practice and lead to a decline in knowledge and performance over time.
Low-dose, high-frequency (LDHF) training, which involves brief and repeated practice sessions, has been proposed as an effective approach to improve skill retention.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of LDHF CPR training on the knowledge and skill levels of pediatric emergency nurses and to compare its effectiveness with the massed training (MT) model.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of low-dose, high-frequency (LDHF) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training on the knowledge and skill levels of pediatric emergency nurses and to compare its effectiveness with the traditional massed training (MT) model.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR TrainingParticipants will receive a structured CPR training program consisting of 1 hour of theoretical and 30 minutes of practical training, followed by low-dose, high-frequency reinforcement sessions (approximately 20 minutes) conducted monthly for three months. Knowledge and skills will be assessed using standardized tests and OSPE-based performance evaluations. |
| Massed CPR Training | Active comparator | Behavioral: Massed CPR TrainingParticipants will receive a structured CPR training program consisting of 1 hour of theoretical and 90 minutes of practical training delivered in a single session. No additional reinforcement sessions will be provided during the three-month follow-up period. Knowledge and skills will be assessed using standardized tests and OSPE-based performance evaluations. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Nurses actively working in the pediatric emergency department of Ankara Etlik City Hospital Nurses who are scheduled to be on duty during the data collection period Nurses who agree to participate in the study Nurses who provide written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Nurses who have received structured low-dose, high-frequency CPR training within the last 6 months Nurses who are unable to attend training or assessment sessions due to planned leave, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances Nurses who do not participate in any stage of the training program or fail to complete the data collection process
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR TrainingThis intervention consists of a low-dose, high-frequency CPR training approach, including 1 hour of theoretical and 30 minutes of practical training, followed by monthly brief (approximately 20-minute) reinforcement sessions over a three-month period to enhance knowledge retention and skill performance. | Behavioural | Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training |
| Massed CPR TrainingThis intervention consists of a massed CPR training approach, including 1 hour of theoretical and 90 minutes of practical training delivered in a single session, without additional reinforcement during the three-month follow-up period. | Behavioural | Massed CPR Training |
Primary outcome
CPR Knowledge Score
Time frame: Baseline, immediately post-training, and 3 months post-training
CPR knowledge will be assessed using a standardized 25-item knowledge test. Scores will be compared between the low-dose, high-frequency and massed training groups and evaluated over time.
1 secondary outcome
CPR Skill Performance Score
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months post-training
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 2 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training and Massed CPR Training in people with Low-Dose High-Frequency CPR Training, run by Ankara University.
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 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
CPR Knowledge Score (time frame: Baseline, immediately post-training, and 3 months post-training). 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 2 Apr 2026.