Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 1 Day to 18

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages1 Day to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorChildren's Hospital of Fudan University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 11, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT04709432 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

  • Children's Hospital of Fudan University
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    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.