Effect of an Educational Intervention on CPR Knowledge and Skills in Schoolchildren

ConditionsCPR Cardiac Arrest (CA)

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

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

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

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

Intervention for Teaching the First Link in the Chain of Survival to 7- and 8-Year-Old Children
Other intervention
Unlike traditional CPR training programs designed primarily for older children or adults, this intervention is uniquely tailored for 7- and 8-year-old schoolchildren. It employs a narrative-based, age-appropriate educational approach that incorporates storytelling, interactive activities, and practical simulation exercises aligned with the cognitive and motor development of young learners. Delivered by school nurses in a classroom setting, the program not only focuses on teaching the first link in the chain of survival but also ensures that its content and methods are rigorously validated by experts. Moreover, the intervention includes a follow-up evaluation at three months to assess the retention of knowledge and skills, distinguishing it from other clinical studies that lack such long-term assessment.
Placebo Intervention - First Aid (Excluding Basic CPR)
Other intervention
In the control arm, participants receive a structured first aid educational program that intentionally excludes any training on the first link in the chain of survival. This intervention focuses on general first aid skills-such as wound care, management of minor injuries, and other non-cardiac emergency procedures-ensuring that no content related to recognizing a cardiac emergency or activating the emergency response system is provided. Delivered in a classroom setting by qualified personnel, the program is designed to mirror the overall structure, duration, and engagement level of the CPR intervention without overlapping its core content. Expert validation has been obtained to confirm that the curriculum remains neutral and strictly adheres to general first aid, thereby serving as a robust comparator to isolate the specific effects of CPR training in young schoolchildren.

Treatment groups

388 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Group A: Intervention ArmExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Group B: Control ArmPlacebo comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

Change in knowledge and practical skills in basic CPR-specifically, the first link in the chain of survival

The primary outcome measure for this study is the change in knowledge and practical skills in basic CPR-specifically, the first link in the chain of survival-among 7- and 8-year-old schoolchildren. This will be assessed through a structured pre- and post-intervention questionnaire that evaluates theoretical understanding of CPR and an observational checklist used during simulated scenarios to gauge practical skill execution.

Time frame

3 moths

Sponsors and contacts

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Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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