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Pillow CPR: a cheaper way to save lives?

NCT ID NCT07160881

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a simple pillow can be as effective as a standard manikin for teaching CPR to healthy adults. 128 participants will be trained using either a pillow or a manikin, and researchers will measure compression depth, number of compressions, and hand position. If successful, this could make CPR training more affordable and accessible.

What this could mean

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Active substance
CPR training with a pillow manikin
What this could lead to
If pillows work as well as manikins, this could make CPR training cheaper and more accessible for many people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Pillows may not provide the same feedback as manikins, so results may not translate to real-life CPR skills.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 128 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * No physical impairment is required to perform CPR.

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Locations

  • Istanbul Beykent University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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