Brain and blood flow monitoring during ECMO support
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at patients on ECMO, a machine that helps the heart and lungs, to see how well the brain is getting oxygen and how blood flows in the body. It may help doctors improve care for people who need this support.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You are currently on a type of ECMO called veno-arterial ECMO, which supports both the heart and lungs.
- You have a special tube in your neck or groin to measure blood pressure in your heart (pulmonary artery catheter).
- Doctors expect you to need ECMO for at least 24 hours.
- You have a good ultrasound view of your heart.
- You do not have a severe brain injury before starting ECMO.
- You do not have any condition that would prevent placing sensors on your forehead or scalp.
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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