Can an internet course turn bystanders into lifesavers?

NCT ID NCT05909917

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Accidental Injuries injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TRAUMA TRAUMA INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Health Emergency Initiative

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Kakamega, Kakamega County, Kenya
School of Clinical Sciences

Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone
Vision for Trauma Care in Africa

Mukono, Central Region, Uganda

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