Effect of Different VV ECMO Flows on Lung Perfusion Monitored by EIT (NCT05778292) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Different VV ECMO Flows on Lung Perfusion Monitored by EIT
China15 participantsStarted 2023-01-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using electric impedance tomography (EIT) to monitor lung perfusion during veno-venous (VV) extracopreal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, as well as the effect of different ECMO flows on lung perfusion monitored by EIT.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients aged ≥ 18 and ≤ 70 years;
. Patients supported with VV ECMO for respiratory failure;
. Patients are intubated and mechanically ventilated.
Exclusion criteria
. EIT contraindications such as chest wound dressing, pacemaker installation, defibrillator, etc;
. Patients who did not sign the informed consent form;
. Pulmonary embolism;
. Pneumothorax;
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?
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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
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Lung perfusion at different VV ECMO flows
Timeframe: up to 24hour
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05778292
SponsorUnion Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology