Effect of an Educational Intervention on CPR Knowledge and Skills in Schoolchildren
NCT ID: NCT06929715
Last Updated: 2025-04-16
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
388 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-05-01
2025-09-01
Brief Summary
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What is the effect of a CPR training intervention on the knowledge and skills of 7- and 8-year-old schoolchildren?
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Research shows that survival rates increase significantly when CPR is performed promptly by a trained bystander. Countries with early CPR training programs in schools, such as Norway and Denmark, report better survival outcomes. However, in Latin America, CPR education in schools is still in its early stages. Evidence suggests that children can effectively learn and retain CPR knowledge, and they can serve as multipliers by passing their knowledge to family and peers.
Study Design:
This is a non-randomized, double-blind controlled trial with four phases:
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Detailed Description
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Content Validation - Experts in child education and health professionals will assess the content and delivery methods.
Validation of Assessment Tools - Ensuring reliability in measuring children's CPR knowledge and skills.
Intervention Implementation and Evaluation - The intervention will be conducted in schools, with pre- and post-tests assessing knowledge and skills retention after 3 months.
Expected Outcomes:
Improved knowledge and skill levels in CPR among children who receive the intervention.
Validation of a structured educational approach for teaching CPR to young children.
Contribution to global evidence on CPR education and its potential impact in Bogotá schools.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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Intervention Arm
This group of students receives the structured educational program designed to teach the first link in the chain of survival, specifically tailored for their age. The intervention is delivered in the school setting and focuses on enhancing the knowledge and practical CPR skills of 7- and 8-year-old children.
Intervention for Teaching the First Link in the Chain of Survival to 7- and 8-Year-Old Children
Unlike traditional CPR training programs designed primarily for older children or adults, this intervention is uniquely tailored for 7- and 8-year-old schoolchildren. It employs a narrative-based, age-appropriate educational approach that incorporates storytelling, interactive activities, and practical simulation exercises aligned with the cognitive and motor development of young learners. Delivered by school nurses in a classroom setting, the program not only focuses on teaching the first link in the chain of survival but also ensures that its content and methods are rigorously validated by experts. Moreover, the intervention includes a follow-up evaluation at three months to assess the retention of knowledge and skills, distinguishing it from other clinical studies that lack such long-term assessment.
Control Arm
This group does not receive the CPR educational intervention during the study period but will receive a first aid intervention that does not include teaching the first link in the chain of survival. This group serves as a reference to compare and evaluate the effectiveness of the program implemented in the intervention group.
Placebo Intervention - First Aid (Excluding Basic CPR)
In the control arm, participants receive a structured first aid educational program that intentionally excludes any training on the first link in the chain of survival. This intervention focuses on general first aid skills-such as wound care, management of minor injuries, and other non-cardiac emergency procedures-ensuring that no content related to recognizing a cardiac emergency or activating the emergency response system is provided. Delivered in a classroom setting by qualified personnel, the program is designed to mirror the overall structure, duration, and engagement level of the CPR intervention without overlapping its core content. Expert validation has been obtained to confirm that the curriculum remains neutral and strictly adheres to general first aid, thereby serving as a robust comparator to isolate the specific effects of CPR training in young schoolchildren.
Interventions
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Intervention for Teaching the First Link in the Chain of Survival to 7- and 8-Year-Old Children
Unlike traditional CPR training programs designed primarily for older children or adults, this intervention is uniquely tailored for 7- and 8-year-old schoolchildren. It employs a narrative-based, age-appropriate educational approach that incorporates storytelling, interactive activities, and practical simulation exercises aligned with the cognitive and motor development of young learners. Delivered by school nurses in a classroom setting, the program not only focuses on teaching the first link in the chain of survival but also ensures that its content and methods are rigorously validated by experts. Moreover, the intervention includes a follow-up evaluation at three months to assess the retention of knowledge and skills, distinguishing it from other clinical studies that lack such long-term assessment.
Placebo Intervention - First Aid (Excluding Basic CPR)
In the control arm, participants receive a structured first aid educational program that intentionally excludes any training on the first link in the chain of survival. This intervention focuses on general first aid skills-such as wound care, management of minor injuries, and other non-cardiac emergency procedures-ensuring that no content related to recognizing a cardiac emergency or activating the emergency response system is provided. Delivered in a classroom setting by qualified personnel, the program is designed to mirror the overall structure, duration, and engagement level of the CPR intervention without overlapping its core content. Expert validation has been obtained to confirm that the curriculum remains neutral and strictly adheres to general first aid, thereby serving as a robust comparator to isolate the specific effects of CPR training in young schoolchildren.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Students enrolled in an educational institution that has authorized their participation in the study.
* Not participating in any other intervention or educational program related to CPR during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria
* Students who indicate having received prior training in CPR or related skills.
* Students whose parents, legal guardians, or teachers report any cognitive condition that limits their ability to understand and follow the instructions necessary to learn and practice CPR in simulated scenarios.
7 Years
8 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Diana Maria Blanco Avila
Principal researcher
Locations
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
Countries
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Central Contacts
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References
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Other Identifiers
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AVAL 20-24
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
AVAL 20-24
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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