Can we predict who will survive cardiac arrest with ECMO?
NCT ID NCT04198792
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 700 patients who received ECMO after cardiac arrest to find out what predicts survival and good brain function. Researchers will also check if pre-primed ECMO machines work safely and how patients fare years later. The goal is to help doctors choose the right patients for this life-saving but risky treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better tools for doctors to decide which cardiac arrest patients will benefit most from ECMO, potentially saving more lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not produce clear answers, and results might not apply to all patients or hospitals.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sahlgrenska Academy at Sahlgrenska University Hospital
RECRUITINGGothenburg, 41345, Sweden
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