ECMO treatment for children in China over the last decade
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Treatment of Children in Mainland China in the Past 10 Years
Children's Hospital of Fudan University · NCT04709432
This study looks at how ECMO treatment has been used for sick children in hospitals across China over the last ten years to see what has changed and what works best.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Day to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital of Fudan University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Trial ID | NCT04709432 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to summarize the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children across various hospitals in China over the past ten years. By utilizing questionnaires, the researchers will gather data on hospital characteristics, ECMO equipment, the underlying causes for ECMO use, complications, and the modes of ECMO treatment. The findings will provide insights into the progress and current state of ECMO treatment for critically ill children in China.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 1 day to 18 years who have received ECMO support in mainland China within the last decade.
Not a fit: Patients who have not received ECMO treatment or are outside the age range of 1 day to 18 years will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding and application of ECMO treatment in pediatric care, potentially improving outcomes for critically ill children.
How similar studies have performed: While ECMO treatment has been studied in various contexts, this specific observational approach focusing on pediatric ECMO in China is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * age of 1d to 18 years old; * children supported by ECMO in mainland China in the past 10 years Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where this trial is running
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University — Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: YING JIAYUN
- Email: jiayundoctor@163.com
- Phone: 18817583962
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Child, Only, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, children, complication