Can a simple dressing save lives? new trial targets ECMO infections
NCT ID NCT05750576
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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Conditions
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As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH Sud Francilien
Corbeil-Essonnes, 91100, France
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CHRU Nancy - Hôpitaux de Brabois
Nancy, 54500, France
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CHU Besançon - Hôpital Jean Minjoz
Besançon, 25000, France
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Hôpital Foch
Suresnes, 92150, France
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Hôpital Henri-Mondor
Créteil, 94000, France
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Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière
Paris, 75013, France
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