Daily ECMO check: could a simple protocol save lives and money?
NCT ID NCT05486559
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested whether a daily safety checklist helps doctors decide when to safely remove patients from a life-support machine called ECMO. The trial included 225 adults on ECMO across multiple hospitals. The goal was to see if the protocol reduces time on ECMO and improves outcomes without increasing risks.
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Locations
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Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso
El Paso, Texas, 79905, United States
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Toronto General Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada
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UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California, 92037, United States
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University of Utah Health
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
daily assessment protocol for readiness to stop ECMO
What this could lead to
If successful, this protocol could help doctors safely remove patients from ECMO earlier, reducing complications and hospital costs.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but the protocol may not work for all patients or hospitals. Results may vary and need further study before widespread use.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.