Registry of patients needing ECMO in Australia and New Zealand
The EXCEL Registry: A Comprehensive Binational Registry on the Treatment and Outcomes of Patients Requiring ECMO
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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre Academic / other |
| Locations | 29 sites (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and 28 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT03793257 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry are adults admitted to hospitals in Australia and New Zealand who require ECMO.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require ECMO or are not admitted to participating hospitals may not benefit from this registry.
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 performed: Other similar registries have shown success in improving clinical practices and patient outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to adult hospitals and receive ECMO in Australia and New Zealand Nil Exclusion Criteria
Where this trial is running
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and 28 other locations
- 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)
- 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)
- Sunshine Coast University Hospital — Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia (Active_not_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)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Carol L Hodgson, PhD
- Email: carol.hodgson@monash.edu
- Phone: +613 9903 0598
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.