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Which hand position saves tiny lives? study pits four infant CPR techniques Head-to-Head

NCT ID NCT07698340

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares four different chest compression techniques for infant CPR using a manikin. Emergency medicine residents will perform two minutes of CPR with each technique—two-finger, three-finger, heel-of-one-hand, and two-thumb—in a random order. Researchers measure compression depth, rate, release speed, and how many compressions hit the target range, along with rescuer fatigue and difficulty. The goal is to identify which technique is most effective and least tiring for a single rescuer.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If one technique clearly outperforms others, it could inform future CPR guidelines for infants, potentially improving survival rates in real emergencies.
What could go wrong
This is a simulation study on manikins, not real infants, so results may not fully translate to actual resuscitation scenarios. The sample is limited to resident physicians at one hospital.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

116 people

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Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Resident physicians working in the Emergency Medicine Clinic of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital. * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a musculoskeletal disorder or disability that could interfere with CPR performance. * Unwillingness to participate.

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Conditions

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cardiac arrest

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Cardiac arrest (CA) Resuscitation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AnkaraCHBilkent

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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