Gadget aims to perfect rescue breathing in cardiac arrest drills
NCT ID NCT07352709
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether showing real-time visual feedback to EMS responders helps them deliver the right amount of air during simulated CPR. 80 rescuers will give breaths to a mannequin with and without feedback, using two different CPR strategies. The goal is to see if feedback improves how well they follow ventilation guidelines.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- real-time visual feedback device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to improve CPR quality and potentially save more lives during cardiac arrest.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small simulation study, not a real emergency. Results may not translate to actual cardiac arrest outcomes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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