AI could help rescuers push in the right spot during CPR
NCT ID NCT07431710
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests an AI system that reads blood pressure signals during CPR to tell rescuers if they are compressing the wrong part of the chest. In about half of cardiac arrest patients, standard chest compressions accidentally press on a valve in the heart, reducing blood flow. The AI aims to guide rescuers to adjust their hand position for better results. The trial will enroll 255 adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest to see if the AI can accurately detect this problem and help rescuers fix it quickly.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-Enhanced Arterial Waveform Monitor (AIR-CPR App)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple AI tool that helps rescuers personalize CPR, potentially improving survival from cardiac arrest.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on accuracy and feasibility, not yet on survival outcomes. The AI may not work in all patients, and adjusting compressions could delay care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Far Eastern Memorinal Hospital
RECRUITINGNew Taipei City, Banqiao, 220, Taiwan
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