Using ECMO for patients with refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Prognosis of Refractory Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrests Treated With Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECMO) by the Urgent Medical Aid Service (SAMU) of Paris

Observational Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06397417

This study is testing if a special heart-lung machine can help adults who have had a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive and have a better quality of life after a year.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment840 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
Trial IDNCT06397417 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in patients experiencing refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Conducted by the ECMO team of the Paris SAMU, the study will establish a prospective registry over 20 years, focusing on patients over 18 years old who have undergone ECMO treatment. The study will measure the one-year survival rate, assess functional prognosis, and analyze factors associated with outcomes. Data collection will include long-term cardiac function and other relevant health metrics.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have experienced a non-traumatic refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and received ECMO treatment.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those who do not receive ECMO treatment will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve survival rates and functional outcomes for patients experiencing refractory cardiac arrest.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with ECPR in similar contexts, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients who have benefited from an installation or attempted installation of an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) device following a non-traumatic refractory cardiac arrest as part of the ECMO TEAM of the Samu de Paris during the time of the study.
* Obtaining non-opposition from the patient or a relative in the event of the patient's death or a lasting state of health preventing them from becoming aware of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Minor patients

Where this trial is running

Paris

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Out-of-Hospital Cardiac ArrestExtracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.