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NCT Number: NCT07160881

Effectiveness of CPR Pillow

Pillows can be used to facilitate safe and effective learning and as a cheaper and more accessible alternative to manikins or computer-based methods for CPR training by non-healthcare professionals. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of pillows and manikins in CPR training.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Participants

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul Beykent University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being over 18 years of age

Exclusion criteria

  • No physical impairment is required to perform CPR.

Treatment and study plan

Pillow maniquin training

Behavioral

In this initiative, participants will be trained with a low-cost mannequin in addition to standard training.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cardiac compression number

    Time frame: 0. day (The parameter will be evaluated immediately after my ethics.)

    The number of compressions applied by the participants in one minute will be calculated.

  2. Compression depth

    Time frame: 0. day (The parameter will be evaluated immediately after training.)

    Cardiac compression depth will be measured in cm.

  3. Hand Position

    Time frame: 0. day (The parameter will be evaluated immediately after training.)

    The suitability of the compression area will be evaluated by the instructor.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Beykent

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Is There a More Affordable Method for Training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR? Comparing the Effectiveness of Standard CPR Manikins and CPR Pillows.

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Sep 8, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 8, 2025

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