REnal reCOVery After ECMO for Cardiogenic Shock (RECOVECMO) (NCT05788211) | Clinical Trial Compass
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REnal reCOVery After ECMO for Cardiogenic Shock (RECOVECMO)
France93 participantsStarted 2022-01-01
Plain-language summary
This retrospective study assesses long term renal outcome in patients having suffered medical or post cardiotomy refractory cardiogenic shock requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) concomitant with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO).
The authors seek to establish for accurate definition of renal recovery status predicting poor long-term renal outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients over 18 years old
* Medical or post cardiotomy refractory cardiogenic shock
* Patients requiring concomitant renal replacement therapy (RRT) and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Congenital heart diseases
* Severe pre operative chronic kidney disease (eGFR \< 30ml/min/1,73m2)
* Death within the first 7 days of ECMO
* Patient receiving non-concomitant ECMO and RRT
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.
1This trial specifically looked at kidney recovery in people who received VA-ECMO for cardiogenic shock — given my situation, can you explain what 'complete renal recovery' means in practice and whether tracking my kidney function over time is something we should prioritize?
2The study used two different definitions of complete renal recovery — does that mean doctors don't yet fully agree on how to measure kidney recovery after ECMO, and how would you define success for my kidneys in particular?
3Since this trial is already completed, has the data been published or presented anywhere, and can we look at what it found about long-term kidney outcomes before making decisions about my care?
4The trial involved patients who needed renal replacement therapy — things like dialysis — while on VA-ECMO for cardiogenic shock. If I were in a similar situation, how would you decide when or whether to start renal replacement therapy, and what does the research suggest about how likely the kidneys are to recover afterward?
5Are there standard-of-care approaches to protecting kidney function during VA-ECMO support that this trial's findings might inform, and is there anything you'd do differently in managing my care based on what studies like this are showing?
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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
1
Complete renal recovery status according first definition
Timeframe: 90 days from AKI (acute Kidney Injury) start
2
Complete renal recovery status according second definition