Can an internet course turn bystanders into lifesavers?
NCT ID NCT05909917
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether an online course can effectively train laypeople in sub-Saharan Africa to provide emergency first aid for trauma injuries. Over 650 commercial drivers in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Kenya took either an in-person or virtual half-day training covering scene management, bleeding control, and fracture care. Researchers measured knowledge and skills right after training and again at 6 and 9 months to see if online learning works as well as in-person classes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Half-day first responder training course (online vs. in-person)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that online training is a practical way to teach basic first aid in areas with limited resources, potentially saving lives in emergencies.
What could go wrong
This is a completed educational study, not a treatment trial. It measures knowledge and skills, not actual patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all settings or lead to direct health improvements.
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Locations
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Health Emergency Initiative
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Kakamega, Kakamega County, Kenya
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School of Clinical Sciences
Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone
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Vision for Trauma Care in Africa
Mukono, Central Region, Uganda