TerminatedNot Applicable

Bypass vs. Ecmo in Lung Transplantation (BELT)

Stopped: Failure to enroll

United States13 participantsStarted 2017-04-17

Plain-language summary

This study seeks to compare outcomes of 2 different methods of cardiopulmonary support during lung transplant surgeries.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Exclusion criteria

. Patients undergoing concomitant cardiac operations with indication for obligate use of cardiopulmonary bypass
. Patient with specific anatomy that require full cardiac decompression such as severe pulmonary hypertension or large heart that are shifted severely into the left chest
. Patients with high likelihood of significant pleural bleeding that will require returning the blood back into the cardiotomy reservoir
. Patients bridged to transplant with ECMO
. Cystic fibrosis/bronchiectasis/resistant infection patients where surgeon will need to remove both lungs prior to implantation
. Patients who the surgeon feels would be better served with CPB rather than ECMO- These patients will be entered into a registry and followed.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Need for Blood Transfusion

Timeframe: 72 hours after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03021538

SponsorThe Cleveland Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-01-24

Results submitted2020-02-24

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