Can an escape room game boost CPR skills in nursing students?
NCT ID NCT07355036
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an escape room game could help nursing students learn CPR better than standard training. 64 fourth-year nursing students were randomly assigned to either an escape room activity or a placebo control group. Researchers measured their CPR knowledge and skills before, right after, and one month later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- escape room game
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a more engaging way to teach emergency skills to healthcare students.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 64 participants. Results may not apply to other settings or students.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Eastern Mediterranean University Cyprus
Mersin, +90, Turkey (Türkiye)
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