Can a Heart-Lung machine save kids with septic shock?
NCT ID NCT03948048
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a heart-lung bypass machine (ECMO) can help children with severe septic shock survive. Researchers will enroll 60 children and track how many leave the hospital alive. They also want to find the best time to start ECMO and which factors affect success.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
ECMO (a heart-lung bypass machine)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that ECMO helps more children survive septic shock and clarify when to start it.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 children. ECMO has serious risks like bleeding and infection, and it may not improve survival.
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Children'S Hosptial of Fuan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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