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Clinical trial Recruiting at 28 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry of patients needing ECMO in Australia and New Zealand

Official title: The EXCEL Registry: A Comprehensive Binational Registry on the Treatment and Outcomes of Patients Requiring ECMO

Run by Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre · NCT03793257 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a detailed database of patients in Australia and New Zealand who need ECMO for serious heart or lung problems to help improve treatment and outcomes for critically ill patients.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorAustralian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre
Academic / other
Locations29 sites (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and 28 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 15, 2023
Trial IDNCT03793257 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are adults admitted to hospitals in Australia and New Zealand who require ECMO.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not require ECMO or are not admitted to participating hospitals may not benefit from this registry.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The EXCEL registry aims to create a comprehensive, bi-national database of patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) due to acute cardiac or respiratory failure. This observational study will collect detailed information on patient selection, complications, costs, and patient-reported outcomes to improve ECMO practices. By utilizing the Theoretical Domains Framework, the registry seeks to identify gaps in evidence and explore barriers to implementing best practices in ECMO care. The ultimate goal is to enhance long-term outcomes for critically ill patients in intensive care units.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved patient outcomes and optimized ECMO practices in critical care settings.

How similar studies have gone: Other similar registries have shown success in improving clinical practices and patient outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients admitted to adult hospitals and receive ECMO in Australia and New Zealand

Nil Exclusion Criteria

Where it's running

  • Canberra Hospital
    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia     Recruiting
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
    Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia     Recruiting
  • St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia     Recruiting
  • Liverpool Hospital
    Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia     Recruiting
  • John Hunter Hospital
    Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia     Recruiting
  • Royal North Shore Hospital
    St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia     Recruiting
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  • Prince of Wales Hospital
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia     Recruiting
  • St George Hospital
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia     Recruiting
  • Westmead Hospital
    Westmead, New South Wales, Australia     Recruiting
  • Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia     Recruiting
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia     Recruiting
  • Prince Charles Hospital
    Chermside, Queensland, Australia     Recruiting
  • Gold Coast University Hospital
    Southport, Queensland, Australia     Recruiting
  • Townsville Hospital
    Townsville, Queensland, Australia     Recruiting
  • Royal Adelaide Hosptial
    Adelaide, South Australia, Australia     Recruiting
  • Flinders Medical Centre
    Adelaide, South Australia, Australia     Recruiting
  • Launceston General Hospital
    Launceston, Tasmania, Australia     Recruiting
  • Box Hill Hospital
    Box Hill, Victoria, Australia     Recruiting
  • Monash Medical Centre
    Clayton, Victoria, Australia     Recruiting
  • University Hospital Geelong
    Geelong, Victoria, Australia     Recruiting
  • Austin Health
    Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia     Recruiting
  • The Alfred Hospital
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia     Recruiting
  • St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia     Recruiting
  • Royal Melbourne Hospital
    Parkville, Victoria, Australia     Recruiting
  • Epworth Hospital
    Richmond, Victoria, Australia     Recruiting
  • Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
    Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia     Recruiting
  • Fiona Stanley Hospital
    Perth, Western Australia, Australia     Recruiting
  • Auckland City hospital
    Auckland, New Zealand     Recruiting
  • Sunshine Coast University Hospital
    Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia     Active not 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.
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