Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Analyzing outcomes of extracorporeal life support after cardiac surgery

Official title: Outcomes' Predictors in Post-Surgery Extracorporeal Life Support

Run by University of Florence · NCT04330651 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how extracorporeal life support helps patients with heart failure after heart surgery to see what factors affect their chances of recovery.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Florence
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Florence)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2004
Main results expectedMarch 19, 2021
Study endsJanuary 31, 2029
Registry record updatedApril 28, 2021
Trial IDNCT04330651 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have undergone cardiac surgery and are experiencing cardiogenic shock or related complications.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years of age will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in patients who have undergone cardiac surgery and are experiencing acute heart failure. The researchers aim to analyze the indications for ECLS, the modalities used, and the outcomes for patients receiving this support. By collecting and analyzing data from 209 patients over a 14-year period, the study seeks to identify prognostic factors that influence early and midterm survival rates following ECLS. The findings could help refine the criteria for ECLS use in post-surgical settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve survival rates and outcomes for patients requiring ECLS after cardiac surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown varying success with ECLS in similar contexts, but this specific analysis of post-surgical outcomes is less common.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients underwent cardiac surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \< 18 years

Where it's running

  • Massimo Bonacchi
    Florence, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.