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
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Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, 1090, Austria