Can a smartphone app save more lives from cardiac arrest?

NCT ID NCT04806958

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a mobile app called PulsePoint can increase the number of people who receive CPR or a defibrillator from bystanders before emergency services arrive. About 340 adults who suffer a cardiac arrest in a public place will be included. Half of the emergency calls will trigger the app to alert nearby trained volunteers, while the other half will follow standard procedures. The goal is to see if the app leads to more bystander help.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • British Columbia Emergency Health Services

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5M 4X6, Canada

  • Columbus Division of Fire

    Columbus, Ohio, 43207, United States

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