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New tool aims to help rural medics save kids in crisis

NCT ID NCT06768099

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

Summary

This study tested a new tool called a linear cognitive aid to help emergency medical teams treat children during critical situations like cardiac arrest. The tool gives simple, step-by-step instructions based on the child's age and emergency type. Researchers compared teams using their usual methods to those using the new tool in realistic practice drills. The goal was to see if the tool is easy to use and improves teamwork and speed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Linear cognitive aid (a step-by-step guidance tool for emergency responders)
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help rural EMS teams provide faster, more accurate care to children in emergencies, potentially reducing disparities.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study using simulations, not real emergencies. The tool may not work as well in actual chaotic settings or for all teams.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

222 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

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: * Active public, private, volunteer, hospital-based, or third-party EMS providers * Speaks and understands English * Age 18 and over Exclusion Criteria: \- Not clinically active

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Conditions

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cardiac arrest Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 20 Overland 4th floor

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • BIDMC

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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