ECMO before or after lung transplant to improve outcomes
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Be over 18 years old
- Be evaluated for a bilateral sequential lung transplant for obstructive or restrictive lung disease
- Have French social security coverage
- Be able and willing to sign informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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