Could a Heart-Lung machine at the scene of a cardiac arrest double survival?
NCT ID NCT07679737
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This 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 study includes adults who had a witnessed cardiac arrest, got bystander CPR, and did not recover quickly with standard efforts.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to save more people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside a hospital.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. ECPR carries risks like bleeding or infection, and it may not improve survival.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Monash University
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia