Ventilation Performance and Feedback Simulation Trial
United States80 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
The study "Understanding the Effect of Feedback on Ventilation Performance of Rescuers in a Simulation Trial" will address treatments administered by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in simulated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial among EMS responders to compare quality of rescue breathing performance with and without real-time feedback, along with evaluating CPR strategies (providing rescue breathing during pauses interrupting chest compression vs rescue breathing during uninterrupted chest compressions). The goal of this trial is to learn if visual feedback improves the ability of rescuers to deliver a specified amount of air. The main questions the study aims to answer are:
* Does real-time visual feedback improve ventilation performance and the ability of rescuers to provide a specified amount of air?
* Will different CPR strategies change the effect of feedback on performance? Researchers will compare real-time feedback to no feedback (not showing the visual feedback) to see if real-time feedback works to improve performance.
Rescuers will:
* Deliver assisted ventilation breaths to a mannequin with and without feedback with two different CPR strategies in one session.
* Fill out a survey about the experience level.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \>= 18 years
* Credentialed EMS
Exclusion Criteria:
* EMS Instructor
* Inactive EMS role
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is about how well people ventilate patients during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest — since it's a simulation study, does it involve any actual patient care or treatment, and would participating affect my own medical care in any way?
2The trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting' — how soon is it expected to open, and is this something worth revisiting later, or are there more immediately relevant options we should focus on for my situation right now?
3Since this study measures whether ventilations during CPR meet guideline standards, can you explain what the current guidelines say about ventilation during cardiac arrest and whether that has any bearing on my care plan?
4This trial appears to be a performance and training study rather than a treatment trial — does that mean it's testing a training tool or feedback device rather than a drug or procedure, and if so, how would participating actually work for someone like me or a family member?
5Given that this is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's not a traditional drug or device efficacy trial, would you recommend I look into this kind of study, or are there other cardiac arrest-related trials testing actual treatments that might be more directly relevant to my situation?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Proportion of guideline compliant ventilations
Timeframe: 20 minutes
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07352709
SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center