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Drones to the rescue: can flying defibrillators save more lives?

NCT ID NCT07430813

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Surrey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study explores using drones to quickly deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to people helping someone having a cardiac arrest outside a hospital. Researchers will test the delivery process with training manikins and interview people with and without cardiac arrest experience to gather feedback. The goal is to create a smooth, fast system that could save more lives.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 36 people

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

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Work Package 1 participants need to be able to travel to the simulation site in Surrey. There are no geographical restrictions for Work Package 2 participants as they can participate online.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Work Package 1 * Adults aged 18 years and older * Able to understand verbal explanations given in English * Physically able to perform CPR and apply a defibrillator to a training manikin * Work Package 2 * Purposeful sampling will recruit participants from diverse backgrounds, including those with and without OHCA experience. * Able to understand verbal explanations or written information given in English Exclusion Criteria: * Work Package 1 * Under 18 years of age * Unable to perform CPR * Severe cognitive impairments * Pregnant individuals * Healthcare professionals * Unable to understand verbal English sufficiently * Work Package 2 * Individuals under 18. * Unable to provide informed consent. * Experiencing severe psychological distress triggered by events surrounding cardiac arrest * Unable to understand or speak verbal or written information given in English

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Conditions

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cardiac arrest Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Surrey

    RECRUITING

    Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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