RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07825805

Hand Position, CPR Quality and Rescuer Comfort

Effect of Hand Position During Chest Compressions on Resuscitation Quality and Rescuer Comfort: A Randomized Crossover Simulation Study

Sponsor

University of Pecs

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Oct 15, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cardiac Arrest (CA)

Summary

This randomized crossover simulation study will compare two hand positions used during chest compressions: interlocked fingers and non-interlocked hands placed one on top of the other. The study will evaluate whether the non-interlocked hand position is non-inferior to the interlocked-finger technique with regard to chest compression depth, and will compare the two techniques in terms of CPR quality, rescuer comfort, fatigue, pain or discomfort, and perceived hand-position stability.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Interlocked-finger chest compression technique and a behavioral approach called Overlapped hands chest compression technique for people with cardiac arrest (ca). The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALInterlocked-finger chest compression technique

Participants will perform chest compressions using the interlocked-finger hand position. One hand will be placed on the lower half of the sternum and the other hand on top, with the fingers interlocked. The intervention will consist of 2 minutes of continuous chest compressions performed at a target rate of 100-120 compressions per minute and a target depth of 5-6 cm, with complete chest recoil after each compression. No real-time feedback will be provided.

BEHAVIORALOverlapped hands chest compression technique

Participants will perform chest compressions using the non-interlocked hand position. One hand will be placed on the lower half of the sternum and the other hand on top without interlocking the fingers. The intervention will consist of 2 minutes of continuous chest compressions performed under the same conditions as the interlocked-finger technique, with a target rate of 100-120 compressions per minute, a target depth of 5-6 cm, and complete chest recoil after each compression. No real-time feedback will be provided.

Locations(1)

University of Pécs

Pécs, Hungary

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