Can faster 911 and CPR training double cardiac arrest survival?
NCT ID NCT04660526
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This large trial tests whether a coordinated community approach can improve survival and brain function after cardiac arrest. The plan includes faster 911 dispatch, CPR instructions over the phone, public CPR and AED training, and better first responder performance. About 20,000 patients across 50 North Carolina counties will be studied over 4 years.
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 that community-wide training and faster emergency response save more lives after cardiac arrest.
What could go wrong
This is a real-world trial, not a controlled lab study, so results may vary by community. It tests a system, not a drug, so improvements may be modest.
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Duke
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States