Could a simple shot replace IV blood thinners in lung machine patients?

NCT ID NCT04496362

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study compares two ways of giving the blood thinner heparin to adults on a heart-lung machine (ECMO) for severe breathing problems. One group gets the standard IV drip, the other gets a shot under the skin. Researchers will check for bleeding, dangerous clots, and survival. The goal is to see if the shot is safer and just as effective.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor Scott & White Health research institute

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

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