Can remote training help EMS save kids? new study tests simulation approach

NCT ID NCT07307573

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a remote simulation-based training program could help Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians improve their skills in pediatric emergency procedures like placing a breathing tube or starting an IV. 133 EMS workers participated, submitting videos of their performance for scoring. The goal was to see if this remote training approach is effective and practical for teaching critical skills.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: education
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that remote training helps EMS workers perform better on children in emergencies, potentially improving care in rural or underserved areas.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study focused on training, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all EMS agencies or real-life emergencies.

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EDUCATION EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

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Locations

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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