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 typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages1 Day to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorChildren's Hospital of Fudan University (other)
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
Trial IDNCT04709432 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

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Child, Only, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, children, complication

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.