Effect of an Educational Intervention on CPR Knowledge and Skills in Schoolchildren

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Cardiac Arrest (CA); CPR

Treatments: Other: Placebo Intervention - First Aid (Excluding Basic CPR); Other: Intervention for Teaching the First Link in the Chain of Survival to 7- and 8-Year-Old Children

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06929715

AVAL 20-24 (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a CPR intervention for children aged 7 and 8. Given the high prevalence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) and the proven benefits of early CPR training, the study seeks to determine whether a structured intervention can improve young children's knowledge and skills in basic life support.

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:

Full description

Intervention Design - Developing an age-appropriate CPR training intervention based on educational and cognitive development theories.

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.

Enrollment: 388 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 7 to 8 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Schoolchildren aged between 7 and 8 years.
• 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 whose parents, legal guardians, teachers, or the students themselves report any health condition that prevents them from participating in the study.
• 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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Non-Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Triple Blind

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388 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Intervention Arm

Experimental group

Description:

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.

Treatment:

Other: Intervention for Teaching the First Link in the Chain of Survival to 7- and 8-Year-Old Children

Control Arm

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

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.

Treatment:

Other: Placebo Intervention - First Aid (Excluding Basic CPR)