ECMO treatment for children in China over the last decade
Official title: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Treatment of Children in Mainland China in the Past 10 Years
Run by Children's Hospital of Fudan University · NCT04709432 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Day to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital of Fudan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 11, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04709432 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
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 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.
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 gone: While ECMO treatment has been studied in various contexts, this specific observational approach focusing on pediatric ECMO in China is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ying Jiayun
- Email: jiayundoctor@163.com
- Phone: 18817583962
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.