Primary Condition/Focus: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation TrainingEIU-CPRNCT07126808
Simulation-Based CPR Workshop for University Students at Eastern International University
A study testing Simulation-Based CPR Workshop in people with Primary Condition/Focus: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, run by Le Hong Liem at 1 site in Vietnam.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a simulation-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop in improving knowledge, practical skills, attitudes, and self-efficacy among university students at Eastern International University, Vietnam. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Primary Condition/Focus: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
- What is being tested?
- Simulation-Based CPR Workshop
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 56 participants
- Where
- 1 siteVietnam
- Study dates
- 2 Feb 2026to 30 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Currently enrolled as a student at Eastern International University (EIU).
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Willing to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.
- Able to communicate and understand Vietnamese.
- Have not participated in a simulation-based CPR training course within the past 12 months.
Who cannot join
- Presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, or other health conditions that limit the ability to participate in hands-on CPR training.
- Currently experiencing an injury or acute pain that affects the ability to perform chest compressions or other CPR techniques.
- Refusal or withdrawal of consent to participate in the study at any time.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of a Simulation-Based Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Workshop Among University Students at Eastern International University: A Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a simulation-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop in improving knowledge, practical skills, attitudes, and self-efficacy among university students at Eastern International University, Vietnam. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival rates in Vietnam remain low, partly due to limited bystander CPR and lack of AED use. University students, especially those outside healthcare fields, represent a large and accessible population who could serve as first responders in emergencies.
The workshop is designed according to the NLN Jeffries Simulation Framework and current American Heart Association guidelines. It includes instructor-led demonstrations, hands-on practice using manikins, scenario-based simulations, and structured debriefing. The training focuses on essential CPR steps, AED operation, and teamwork in emergency situations.
Read more
This randomized waitlist-controlled trial will assign participants to either an immediate training group or a waitlist control group who will receive the same training after the follow-up phase. Primary outcomes include improvements in CPR skills, measured through a standardized performance checklist. Secondary outcomes include knowledge, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward performing CPR. Assessments will be conducted before, immediately after, and three months after the intervention.
Findings from this study will provide empirical evidence on the impact of simulation-based CPR education for non-healthcare university students in Vietnam. The results could support integrating CPR workshops into university curricula and scaling up community-based emergency response training programs to increase bystander CPR rates and improve OHCA survival.
Read the detailed description
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a serious public health challenge, with low survival rates in many countries, including Vietnam, where bystander CPR is rarely performed, and AEDs are seldom used in public. Previous studies in Vietnam show limited CPR knowledge, skills, and willingness to act among non-healthcare university students. Despite evidence supporting simulation-based CPR education in other countries, no randomized controlled trial has evaluated such an intervention for this population in Vietnam.
This study is a randomized waitlist-controlled trial designed to evaluate a simulation-based CPR workshop for university students at Eastern International University. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a waitlist control group. The intervention group will receive the workshop immediately, while the waitlist control group will receive it after the follow-up assessment, ensuring equitable training for all participants.
The workshop, based on the NLN Jeffries Simulation Framework and aligned with American Heart Association guidelines, includes pre-briefing, instructor-led demonstrations, hands-on skill practice with manikins, realistic scenario simulations, and structured debriefing. Training emphasizes high-quality chest compressions, effective ventilations, AED use, scene safety, and teamwork.
Primary outcomes will focus on improvements in CPR skills, assessed using a standardized performance checklist. Secondary outcomes will measure CPR knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy using validated instruments. Data will be collected at baseline, immediately post-training, and at three months follow-up. Statistical analyses will include repeated measures ANOVA to assess changes over time and between groups.
By addressing a critical gap in Vietnam's CPR education, this study aims to provide empirical evidence supporting the integration of simulation-based CPR training into non-medical university curricula. If proven effective, the model could be scaled to other educational and community settings, contributing to improved bystander CPR rates and better OHCA survival outcomes.
- Being tested
- Simulation-Based CPR Workshop
- Keywords
- Basic Life Support Training, CPR, BLS training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Simulation-Based CPR WorkshopBehavioural
A 4-hour, in-person simulation-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop designed for university students of any discipline (the eligibility criteria did not restrict discipline; corrected September 2026), following American Heart Association 2020 guidelines and the NLN Jeffries Simulation Framework. The training includes: (1) pre-briefing on OHCA and CPR importance; (2) instructor-led demonstration using manikins; (3) guided hands-on practice with real-time feedback; (4) scenario-based simulation with assigned team roles; and (5) structured debriefing for reflection and feedback. Skills practiced include scene safety, assessing responsiveness, high-quality chest compressions, rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth, pocket-mask and bag-valve-mask ventilation), AED use, and team communication. Trainer-to-student ratio is approximately 1:6.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention - Simulation-Based CPR Workshop | Experimental | Participants receive a single 4-hour simulation-based CPR workshop immediately after baseline assessment. Training follows the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and the National League for Nursing (NLN) Jeffries Simulation Theory and includes pre-briefing; instructor-led demonstration; guided hands-on practice on manikins with real-time corrective feedback (scene safety, recognition of cardiac arrest, compression rate, depth and recoil, rescue breathing and automated external defibrillator (AED) use); scenario-based team simulation; and structured debriefing. Rescue breathing is taught by mouth-to-mouth, pocket-mask and bag-valve-mask ventilation. Trainers are AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)-certified faculty; group size 12-20; trainer-to-student ratio about 1:6. Outcomes are assessed at baseline (T1), immediately after training (T2) and at 3-month follow-up (T3). Receives: Behavioral: Simulation-Based CPR Workshop |
| Waitlist Control - Delayed Workshop | No intervention | Participants follow usual activities during the study period and do not receive the CPR workshop until after the follow-up assessment to ensure equity. They complete the same assessments as the intervention arm at baseline (T1), immediate post-test timing (T2, without training), and 3-month follow-up (T3). After T3 data collection, they receive the identical 4-hour simulation-based CPR workshop (same content, trainers, and format) as the intervention group. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
CPR Skills Performance Score
Observed CPR skill scored by blinded outcome assessors during a standardised simulated cardiac-arrest scenario with an automated external defibrillator (AED), using the 15-element checklist adapted from American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines that is used to assess CPR in the Eastern International University nursing curriculum (6 domains; each element scored performed/not performed; total 0-15; higher scores indicate better performance). Correction (September 2026): the original record described a 14-item checklist with competency categories; the instrument used has 15 scoreable elements and no competency categories were applied.
Measured: Baseline (T1), Immediate Post-test (T2), 3-month Follow-up (T3)
Secondary outcomes (3)
CPR Knowledge Score
Self-rated CPR knowledge measured with 12 items adapted from Gao et al. (Front Public Health 2024) and translated into Vietnamese, each rated on a 5-point scale from "completely unclear" (1) to "very clear" (5); total 12-60; higher scores indicate better self-rated knowledge. Correction (September 2026): the original record described this as a multiple-choice questionnaire; the instrument is a self-rated Likert scale.
Measured: Baseline (T1), Immediate Post-test (T2), 3-month Follow-up (T3)
Attitude Toward CPR
Attitude towards CPR and CPR training measured with 10 items rated from "strongly disagree" (1) to "strongly agree" (5); total 10-50; higher scores indicate more positive attitudes. Correction (September 2026): the original record stated 11 items; the scale used has 10 items.
Measured: Baseline (T1), Immediate Post-test (T2), 3-month Follow-up (T3)
Self-Efficacy in Performing CPR
Self-efficacy measured via a 4-item scale rating confidence in performing chest compressions, rescue breaths, AED use, and scene assessment on a 5-point scale ("not confident at all" to "extremely confident"). Total 4-20; higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy.
Measured: Baseline (T1), Immediate Post-test (T2), 3-month Follow-up (T3)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Aug 2025
- Study start2 Feb 2026
- Primary completion5 May 2026
- Study completion30 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Primary Condition/Focus: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation TrainingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups. The intervention group will receive the simulation-based CPR workshop immediately after baseline assessment. The waitlist control group will receive no intervention until after the follow-up assessment, at which point they will receive the same workshop to ensure equitable training for all participants.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Le Hong Liem
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Le Hong Liem, Eastern International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07126808
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EasternIU
- Acronym
- EIU-CPR
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Plan Description: De-identified individual participant data (IPD) underlying the results reported in this study will be made available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request. The shared dataset will include information on demographic characteristics, primary and secondary outcome measures, and relevant protocol details, excluding any direct identifiers to protect participant confidentiality. Time Frame: Data will be available beginning 6 months after publication of the primary results and will remain accessible for 5 years thereafter. Access Criteria: Researchers must submit a methodologically sound proposal, including objectives, study design, and data analysis plan. Requests should be sent to liem.le@eiu.eud.vn. Access will be granted upon review and approval by the principal investigator and the Eastern International University Ethics Committee. Data will be shared via a secure, password-protected repository.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of a Simulation-Based Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Workshop Among University Students at Eastern International University: A Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07126808
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EIU-CPR / EasternIU
- Keywords
- Basic Life Support Training, CPR, BLS training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Le Hong LiemUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 May 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a simulation-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop in improving knowledge, practical skills, attitudes, and self-efficacy among university students at Eastern International University, Vietnam. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival rates in Vietnam remain low, partly due to limited bystander CPR and lack of AED use. University students, especially those outside healthcare fields, represent a large and accessible population who could serve as first responders in emergencies.
The workshop is designed according to the NLN Jeffries Simulation Framework and current American Heart Association guidelines. It includes instructor-led demonstrations, hands-on practice using manikins, scenario-based simulations, and structured debriefing. The training focuses on essential CPR steps, AED operation, and teamwork in emergency situations.
This randomized waitlist-controlled trial will assign participants to either an immediate training group or a waitlist control group who will receive the same training after the follow-up phase. Primary outcomes include improvements in CPR skills, measured through a standardized performance checklist. Secondary outcomes include knowledge, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward performing CPR. Assessments will be conducted before, immediately after, and three months after the intervention.
Findings from this study will provide empirical evidence on the impact of simulation-based CPR education for non-healthcare university students in Vietnam. The results could support integrating CPR workshops into university curricula and scaling up community-based emergency response training programs to increase bystander CPR rates and improve OHCA survival.
Detailed description
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a serious public health challenge, with low survival rates in many countries, including Vietnam, where bystander CPR is rarely performed, and AEDs are seldom used in public. Previous studies in Vietnam show limited CPR knowledge, skills, and willingness to act among non-healthcare university students. Despite evidence supporting simulation-based CPR education in other countries, no randomized controlled trial has evaluated such an intervention for this population in Vietnam.
This study is a randomized waitlist-controlled trial designed to evaluate a simulation-based CPR workshop for university students at Eastern International University. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group or a waitlist control group. The intervention group will receive the workshop immediately, while the waitlist control group will receive it after the follow-up assessment, ensuring equitable training for all participants.
The workshop, based on the NLN Jeffries Simulation Framework and aligned with American Heart Association guidelines, includes pre-briefing, instructor-led demonstrations, hands-on skill practice with manikins, realistic scenario simulations, and structured debriefing. Training emphasizes high-quality chest compressions, effective ventilations, AED use, scene safety, and teamwork.
Primary outcomes will focus on improvements in CPR skills, assessed using a standardized performance checklist. Secondary outcomes will measure CPR knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy using validated instruments. Data will be collected at baseline, immediately post-training, and at three months follow-up. Statistical analyses will include repeated measures ANOVA to assess changes over time and between groups.
By addressing a critical gap in Vietnam's CPR education, this study aims to provide empirical evidence supporting the integration of simulation-based CPR training into non-medical university curricula. If proven effective, the model could be scaled to other educational and community settings, contributing to improved bystander CPR rates and better OHCA survival outcomes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups. The intervention group will receive the simulation-based CPR workshop immediately after baseline assessment. The waitlist control group will receive no intervention until after the follow-up assessment, at which point they will receive the same workshop to ensure equitable training for all participants.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention - Simulation-Based CPR Workshop | Experimental | Behavioral: Simulation-Based CPR WorkshopParticipants receive a single 4-hour simulation-based CPR workshop immediately after baseline assessment. Training follows the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and the National League for Nursing (NLN) Jeffries Simulation Theory and includes pre-briefing; instructor-led demonstration; guided hands-on practice on manikins with real-time corrective feedback (scene safety, recognition of cardiac arrest, compression rate, depth and recoil, rescue breathing and automated external defibrillator (AED) use); scenario-based team simulation; and structured debriefing. Rescue breathing is taught by mouth-to-mouth, pocket-mask and bag-valve-mask ventilation. Trainers are AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)-certified faculty; group size 12-20; trainer-to-student ratio about 1:6. Outcomes are assessed at baseline (T1), immediately after training (T2) and at 3-month follow-up (T3). |
| Waitlist Control - Delayed Workshop | No intervention | –Participants follow usual activities during the study period and do not receive the CPR workshop until after the follow-up assessment to ensure equity. They complete the same assessments as the intervention arm at baseline (T1), immediate post-test timing (T2, without training), and 3-month follow-up (T3). After T3 data collection, they receive the identical 4-hour simulation-based CPR workshop (same content, trainers, and format) as the intervention group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Currently enrolled as a student at Eastern International University (EIU).
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Willing to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.
- Able to communicate and understand Vietnamese.
- Have not participated in a simulation-based CPR training course within the past 12 months.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, or other health conditions that limit the ability to participate in hands-on CPR training.
- Currently experiencing an injury or acute pain that affects the ability to perform chest compressions or other CPR techniques.
- Refusal or withdrawal of consent to participate in the study at any time.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Simulation-Based CPR WorkshopA 4-hour, in-person simulation-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop designed for university students of any discipline (the eligibility criteria did not restrict discipline; corrected September 2026), following American Heart Association 2020 guidelines and the NLN Jeffries Simulation Framework. The training includes: (1) pre-briefing on OHCA and CPR importance; (2) instructor-led demonstration using manikins; (3) guided hands-on practice with real-time feedback; (4) scenario-based simulation with assigned team roles; and (5) structured debriefing for reflection and feedback. Skills practiced include scene safety, assessing responsiveness, high-quality chest compressions, rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth, pocket-mask and bag-valve-mask ventilation), AED use, and team communication. Trainer-to-student ratio is approximately 1:6. | Behavioural | Intervention - Simulation-Based CPR Workshop |
Primary outcome
CPR Skills Performance Score
Time frame: Baseline (T1), Immediate Post-test (T2), 3-month Follow-up (T3)
Observed CPR skill scored by blinded outcome assessors during a standardised simulated cardiac-arrest scenario with an automated external defibrillator (AED), using the 15-element checklist adapted from American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines that is used to assess CPR in the Eastern International University nursing curriculum (6 domains; each element scored performed/not performed; total 0-15; higher scores indicate better performance). Correction (September 2026): the original record described a 14-item checklist with competency categories; the instrument used has 15 scoreable elements and no competency categories were applied.
3 secondary outcomes
CPR Knowledge Score
Time frame: Baseline (T1), Immediate Post-test (T2), 3-month Follow-up (T3)
Attitude Toward CPR
Time frame: Baseline (T1), Immediate Post-test (T2), 3-month Follow-up (T3)
Self-Efficacy in Performing CPR
Time frame: Baseline (T1), Immediate Post-test (T2), 3-month Follow-up (T3)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Plan Description: De-identified individual participant data (IPD) underlying the results reported in this study will be made available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request. The shared dataset will include information on demographic characteristics, primary and secondary outcome measures, and relevant protocol details, excluding any direct identifiers to protect participant confidentiality. Time Frame: Data will be available beginning 6 months after publication of the primary results and will remain accessible for 5 years thereafter. Access Criteria: Researchers must submit a methodologically sound proposal, including objectives, study design, and data analysis plan. Requests should be sent to liem.le@eiu.eud.vn. Access will be granted upon review and approval by the principal investigator and the Eastern International University Ethics Committee. Data will be shared via a secure, password-protected repository.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Simulation-Based CPR Workshop in people with Primary Condition/Focus: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, run by Le Hong Liem at 1 site in Vietnam.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Vietnam. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
CPR Skills Performance Score (time frame: Baseline (T1), Immediate Post-test (T2), 3-month Follow-up (T3)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Sep 2026.