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

NCT ID NCT05750576

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

270 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with cardiogenic shock or refractory acute respiratory distress syndrome ECMO VA or VV ECMO for less than 24 hours. * ECMO duration \> 48 hours * Obtained written informed consent from the trusted person or family member/relative. Depending on the emergency consent, randomization may take place and consent of the trusted person/relative/family will be obtained as soon as possible. The patient will be asked to give his/her consent for the continuation of the trial when hid/her condition will allow. * Affiliation to a social security system (excluding state medical aid) Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years * Initiation of ECMO for more than 24 hours * Surgical (i.e. non percutaneous) cannulation * Patient moribund on day of randomization, SAPS II \>90 * Known allergy to chlorhexidine * Antibiotic prophylaxis at ECMO cannulation

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Conditions

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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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