Clinical trials
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation clinical trials
Below are recruiting extracorporeal membrane oxygenation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 51 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04330651Recruiting
Extra-support machine for heart patients after surgery
This study looks at using an external life-support machine after heart surgery. It may help patients who need temporary extra support while the heart and body recover.
FlorenceAges 18–80 - NCT05664204Recruiting
ECMO before or after lung transplant to improve outcomes
This study looks at using a heart–lung machine (ECMO) to reduce complications and deaths after a lung transplant. It focuses on people getting a lung transplant who have certain types of lung-vessel (pulmonary) pressure problems.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05527717RecruitingPhase 4
PCI vs strategy for heart attack shock needing ECMO
This study looks at the best way to reopen blocked heart arteries (using a stent procedure) in people who had a heart attack complicated by severe shock and need a life-support machine called VA-ECMO. It may help improve outcomes by testing which revascularization approach works best for multi-vessel blockages.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06766006Recruiting
Heart-lung machine left ventricle unloading study
This study looks at how to best relieve pressure on the heart while a heart-lung machine is helping to pump blood. It includes anyone who needs this support.
MaastrichtAges 1 day–80 years - NCT07113769Recruiting
Biomarkers and platelets in CPR patients
This trial is studying the blood biomarkers and platelet characteristics in patients who receive CPR and are then placed on a heart-lung bypass machine (ECPR). It aims to understand how these biological markers relate to patient outcomes.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06152744Recruiting
Testing ECMO lung function at high altitude
This study looks at how well the ECMO machine works in high-altitude areas. It tests the oxygen exchange in the machine to help improve care for patients at high elevations.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05163925Recruiting
Study of a heart-lung device for emergency life support
This trial looks at using a specific heart-lung support machine (the EUROSETS ECMOLIFE system) for adults who need urgent “extra” circulation support. It may help clinicians understand how well the device works in serious situations like shock, cardiac arrest, or after heart surgery.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06814340RecruitingPhase 3
CPAP on ECMO for severe lung failure
This trial is for people with severe lung failure (ARDS) who are already on a life-support machine called VV-ECMO. It tests whether adding a special breathing tube (CPAP) can help their lungs heal better.
BobignyAges 18 years+ - NCT06792617Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Exercise for people on ECMO life support
This study tests if gentle exercise in bed can help people on ECMO (a life-support machine for heart and lungs) get stronger and recover faster. It is for adults in the ICU who are stable enough to move safely.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06602557RecruitingPhase 2
Inhaled antibiotic for lung infection during ECMO support
This trial tests whether adding an inhaled antibiotic (amikacin) to standard IV antibiotics can better treat a serious lung infection (pneumonia caused by Gram-negative bacteria) in patients on a heart-lung machine (ECMO) and a breathing tube. If you or your loved one is on ECMO and has this type of pneumonia, this study may offer a new treatment approach.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05237232Recruiting
MRI study of blood vessel changes after ECMO in infants
This study uses a brain MRI with a special blood-vessel scan to see how circulation changes after a life-support machine called ECMO in young children. It may help doctors better understand what happens in the brain after ECMO and improve care.
ParisAges Up to 17 years - NCT06275555Recruiting
Bivalirudin for blood thinning in ECMO patients
This trial tests if bivalirudin is a safe and effective blood thinner for people on ECMO, a machine that helps your heart and lungs. You may be eligible if you need this therapy and have no past reactions to similar medicines.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05959252RecruitingPhase 2
Bivalirudin vs heparin for blood thinning during ECMO
This Phase 2 trial compares two blood-thinning medicines—bivalirudin and heparin—in people on ECMO (a machine that supports breathing and/or circulation). It aims to see which medicine works better and is safer while you are connected to the ECMO circuit.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05699005RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized or standard blood transfusion during heart-lung machine
This trial tests whether giving blood in a personalized way, instead of a standard approach, is better for people on a heart-lung bypass machine (VA-ECMO) for heart-related shock. It may help find a safer blood transfusion strategy while you are critically ill.
Lille, NORDAges 18 years+ - NCT07156669Recruiting
Safety and Performance of Novalung ECMO Kit and Xenios 2.0
This study is testing how well a special ECMO device (Novalung ultimate kit with Xenios 2.0) works for adults in the hospital and during ground transport. If you already need ECMO with this specific device, you may be able to join.
Erfurt, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT05440851Recruiting
Testing different treatments for severe breathing failure in ICU
This platform trial studies which treatment works best for adults with sudden, severe breathing failure needing oxygen or a breathing machine in the ICU. It may help patients by matching them to the most appropriate treatment strategy and tracking outcomes to improve care.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05698628Recruiting
Timing strategies to protect legs during peripheral ECMO
This trial studies whether an “early” or more “conservative” approach to improving blood flow to the leg can prevent limb damage during a type of heart-lung machine called peripheral VA-ECMO. It may help reduce the risk of poor leg blood flow (ischemia) in people with severe heart failure-related shock.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06400797Recruiting
ECMO patient outcomes and quality of life study
This study follows people who are on ECMO (a machine that supports heart and lung function) to see how they do and what their quality of life is like afterward. It helps doctors learn more about long-term recovery.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT05562505Recruiting
Using ECMO to help you breathe, sit up, and come off a ventilator
This trial tests whether a heart-lung machine called venovenous ECMO can help people with severe breathing failure get less sedated, get extubated (have the breathing tube removed), and start moving. It’s for certain adults who are on a ventilator for a short time and have specific oxygenation problems.
Darlinghurst, New South WalesAges 18–65 - NCT07673250Enrolling by invitation
Personalized breathing settings for ECMO patients
This study tests whether personalized breathing machine settings can improve outcomes for people on ECMO (a heart-lung support machine). It is designed for patients who have had or are waiting for a lung or heart transplant.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04754854Recruiting
Testing less blood recirculation during veno-venous ECMO
This trial studies whether a change in how a veno-venous ECMO machine works can reduce “blood recirculation” (blood returning to the circuit too quickly) in people with severe lung failure. It may help improve oxygen levels in adults whose ARDS is not responding to standard treatment.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT06792643RecruitingPhase 2
Cangrelor for heart attack patients on heart-lung support
This trial tests whether adding a fast-acting anti-clotting drug (cangrelor) helps people having a massive heart attack who need a heart-lung machine (VA-ECMO). The goal is to see if it reduces clotting risks without causing dangerous bleeding.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06862700Recruiting
Less vasopressors for heart shock on ECMO
This trial is studying whether using less of the medicines that raise blood pressure (vasopressors) can help people with severe heart failure who are on a heart-lung machine (ECMO) survive. It may answer if a gentler approach is safer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07309029Recruiting
ECMO support during high-risk TAVR heart valve procedure
This trial tests whether placing patients on ECMO (a heart-lung support machine) before a high-risk TAVR valve replacement can improve safety and outcomes. It is for people who are at very high risk due to low blood pressure, severe heart or lung problems, or complex valve anatomy.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 51 recruiting extracorporeal membrane oxygenation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a extracorporeal membrane oxygenation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a extracorporeal membrane oxygenation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.