Australian And New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre
Clinical trials sponsored by Australian And New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, explained in plain language.
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Could a Heart-Lung machine at the scene of a cardiac arrest double survival?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving people a heart-lung machine (ECPR) right where they collapse from a cardiac arrest can help more of them survive to leave the hospital. Researchers will compare people who get this extra treatment with those who get standard CPR and care. The st…
Sponsor: Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can baking soda save kidneys in the ICU? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to adults in the intensive care unit with metabolic acidosis can reduce the risk of major kidney problems or death within 30 days. The trial involves 500 participants who will receive either sodium bicarbonate or a …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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ER shock showdown: less fluid, early pressors vs. standard care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two strategies for treating septic shock in the emergency department. One group gets less IV fluid and starts blood-pressure-raising drugs (vasopressors) early. The other group gets more IV fluid first, then vasopressors if needed. The trial includes 1000 patient…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC