Can a simple dressing save lives? new trial targets ECMO infections

NCT ID NCT05750576

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a special antiseptic dressing on ECMO tubes can reduce serious infections in critically ill patients. About 270 adults on ECMO for heart or lung failure were randomly assigned to get either the special dressing or a standard one. The goal was to see if the special dressing lowers the number of tube-related infections.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Sud Francilien

    Corbeil-Essonnes, 91100, France

  • CHRU Nancy - Hôpitaux de Brabois

    Nancy, 54500, France

  • CHU Besançon - Hôpital Jean Minjoz

    Besançon, 25000, France

  • Hôpital Foch

    Suresnes, 92150, France

  • Hôpital Henri-Mondor

    Créteil, 94000, France

  • Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière

    Paris, 75013, France

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