Comparing two ways to wean patients off ECMO
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two methods for removing patients from a breathing machine called ECMO. It aims to find which approach works better and is safer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a trusted person who agrees to you being in the study.
- You must be on a specific type of ECMO (veno-venous) and ready to start weaning.
- The reason you needed the breathing machine must be resolved.
- Your blood pressure must be stable, with very low or no medication to support it.
- You must be breathing somewhat on your own with a certain ventilator mode.
- Your lungs must not need too much pressure from the ventilator.
- The gas flow through the ECMO machine must be low (2 liters per minute or less).
- You must be covered by French social security.
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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