Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating outcomes of veno arterial ECMO therapy

Official title: In-hospital Mortality of Patients With Veno Arterial ECMO: a Prospective Observational Study

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT05155904 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at patients using a special heart-lung machine called VA ECMO to see how it affects their chances of surviving serious heart problems.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Amiens)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 16, 2021
Main results expectedNovember 2026
Study endsNovember 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 8, 2023
Trial IDNCT05155904 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing veno arterial ECMO treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients under the age of 18 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 focuses on patients who are receiving veno arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a rescue therapy for severe cardiac conditions such as refractory cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock. Conducted at the Amiens hospital university, the study aims to assess the mortality rates associated with VA ECMO, which currently has a low survival rate at hospital discharge. By analyzing patient outcomes, the study seeks to identify factors influencing survival and improve treatment protocols for this high-risk population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved survival rates and better management strategies for patients requiring VA ECMO.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on ECMO outcomes, this specific observational approach focusing on VA ECMO mortality is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* age : ≥ 18
* Patient with a VA ECMO

Exclusion Criteria:

* age\<18

Where it's running

  • CHU Amiens Picardie
    Amiens, France
    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.