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Official title A Study of Venoarterial ECMO vs Off-Pump Bilateral Orthotopic Lung Transplantation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05547698
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this research study is to compare the technique of performing bilateral lung transplantation off-pump vs venoarterial ECMO (VA ECMO). The goal of the trial is to determine which technique has lower rates of primary graft dysfunction.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Bilateral Lung Transplantation (LTx) recipients.
- Mean pulmonary artery pressure \< or = 35 mmHg.
- Eligible for off-pump or VA ECMO based on the judgement of the attending surgeon.
You likely can't join if
- Single lung transplant
- Multiorgan transplant.
- Donor after cardiac death (DCD).
- Re-transplant.
- Intention to use prophylactic post-operative ECMO.
- Previous major lung surgery. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and wedge resection are not an exclusion criterion.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Bilateral Lung Transplantation (LTx) recipients.
- Mean pulmonary artery pressure \< or = 35 mmHg.
- Eligible for off-pump or VA ECMO based on the judgement of the attending surgeon.
- Single lung transplant
- Multiorgan transplant.
- Donor after cardiac death (DCD).
- Re-transplant.
- Intention to use prophylactic post-operative ECMO.
- Previous major lung surgery. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and wedge resection are not an exclusion criterion.
- Previous pleurodesis.
- Preoperative ECMO and/or mechanical ventilation.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Louisville, Kentucky, United States; Rochester, Minnesota, United States; Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.