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Most spanish nurses fail life support test – can a short course fix it?

NCT ID NCT07207616

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitat Jaume I Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study first surveyed 888 nurses across Spain and found that over 70% lacked adequate knowledge of advanced life support (ALS). Researchers then tested a training program with 38 nurses in one region, combining online materials with a four-hour hands-on workshop. After the training, nurses showed clear improvement, suggesting that structured education can help close critical knowledge gaps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
educational intervention (online and in-person training)
What this could lead to
If the educational approach proves effective, it could lead to better-trained nurses and improved cardiac arrest care in Spain.
What could go wrong
This was a small, non-randomized study in one region, so results may not apply to all nurses. The long-term retention of knowledge was not measured.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2020

Finished

Oct 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

22 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * active nursing professionals in the healthcare sector in the Valencian Community, including those working in care, management, teaching, and research roles. * provide written informed consent before participating in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Nurses who were not registered with an Official Nursing College in the Valencian Community

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Assess the knowledge of ALS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Isabel Almodóvar Fernández

    Castellon, Castellón, 12003, Spain