Video CPR guidance tested in dark, noisy conditions
NCT ID NCT07101510
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether video calls with emergency dispatchers help bystanders perform CPR better than phone-only instructions, especially in tough conditions like darkness. 157 healthy volunteers managed a simulated cardiac arrest alone, with some using video and others just a phone. Researchers measured chest compression depth, rate, and hand position to see if video guidance improves quality.
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 video-assisted CPR proves better than phone-only instructions, it could improve survival from cardiac arrest by helping bystanders perform higher-quality chest compressions.
- What could go wrong
- This was a simulation study with healthy volunteers, not real emergencies. Real-world distractions and stress may change results, and video calls could delay starting CPR.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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157 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy voluntear Exclusion Criteria: * healthcare professionals (paramedics, nurses, etc.) * pregnant women * people with cardio-pulmonary and musculoskeletal diseases or any other impairment that would risk harm for the volunteer while performing CPR for 2 minutes * physical and/or psychological disabilities * technical issue during data collection
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pécs
Pécs, Hungary
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