Which app or device helps you save a life? new study puts CPR tools to the test

NCT ID NCT06601946

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

Summary

This study compares three types of help for people who need to perform CPR: a paper instruction sheet, a first aid app, and a small device (CorPatch) that gives real-time feedback on chest compressions. About 150 adults aged 18-70 who have taken a first aid course in the last 10 years will practice CPR on a mannequin in a public place. Researchers will measure how quickly they start effective chest compressions and how well they follow the steps.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show which simple tool helps bystanders start CPR faster and more effectively, potentially improving survival from cardiac arrest.

What could go wrong

This is a small simulation study, not a real emergency. Results may not translate to actual cardiac arrest situations, and no tool may prove clearly better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of Vienna

    Vienna, 1090, Austria