Can a Heart-Lung machine save kids with deadly sepsis?

NCT ID NCT03948048

First seen Apr 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a machine called ECMO can help children with severe septic shock who are not getting better with standard treatment. ECMO works as an artificial heart and lung to support the body. The study will include 60 children and aims to see if ECMO improves survival and when is the best time to start it.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Children'S Hosptial of Fuan University

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, China

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