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ECMO brain risks in kids: new study reveals hidden dangers

NCT ID NCT04519528

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study followed 40 children who needed ECMO (a heart-lung machine) to understand brain complications and their development one year later. Researchers used brain scans and developmental tests to identify risk factors. The goal is to improve care and outcomes for critically ill children.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors better predict and prevent brain injuries in children on ECMO, improving long-term care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study with only 40 children, so findings may not apply to all patients. It observes outcomes but does not test a new treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2021

Finished

Jul 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Minors from 0 to 18 years hospitalized in pediatric resuscitation of Necker hospital and placed on veno-venous or veno-arterial extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) between 2014 and 2019.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children from 0 to 18 years hospitalized in PICU (pediatric intensive care unit) and who underwent veno-venous or veno-arterial extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) between 2014 and 2019. * Adult patients not oppose to participation in research or holders of parental authority of minor patients not opposed to participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: \- Other type of assistance than an ECMO (Berlin heart).

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Extra corporeal membrane oxygenation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

    Paris, 75015, France

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