Choking emergencies: can Hands-On training empower mothers of disabled children?

NCT ID NCT07699341

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether hands-on Heimlich maneuver training improves knowledge, skills, and confidence in mothers of children with disabilities aged 1-8. Seventy mothers are randomly assigned to receive training or serve as a control group. Researchers measure changes in first aid knowledge, self-efficacy, and anxiety one month after training.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Heimlich Maneuver training
What this could lead to
If effective, this training could help mothers of children with disabilities respond correctly to choking emergencies, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 70 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training's long-term retention and real-world impact remain uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Airway Obstruction Respiratory Aspiration

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Emel Avçin

    RECRUITING

    Adıyaman, 02400, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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