Registry of extracorporeal life support cases in China
Official title: China Extracorporeal Life Support Registry
Run by Beijing Anzhen Hospital · NCT04158479 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study collects information on patients using extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in China to see how well it helps with heart and lung problems over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Beijing Anzhen Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2017 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | April 9, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT04158479 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients who are receiving ECMO for circulatory and/or respiratory support.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who refuse consent 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 registry collects data on patients receiving extracorporeal life support (ECLS), also known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), for cardiac and respiratory support. The study aims to evaluate both short-term and long-term outcomes of ECLS in various medical centers across China. It is conducted by the Chinese Society of Extracorporeal Life Support and involves multiple hospitals contributing data to understand the effectiveness and growth of ECLS in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could provide valuable insights into the outcomes of ECLS, potentially improving treatment protocols and patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar registries, indicating that this approach can yield meaningful data on patient outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients receiving ECMO for circulatory and/or respiratory support Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal of consent
Where it's running
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Center for Cardiac Intensive Care, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xiaotong Hou, MD., PhD.
- Email: xt.hou@ccmu.edu.cn
- Phone: 8610 64456631
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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.