Heart-Lung machine on the scene could save cardiac arrest patients
NCT ID NCT04620070
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether starting a portable heart-lung machine (ECPR) right at the scene of a cardiac arrest could help more people survive and avoid brain damage. It included 221 adults aged 18-50 with witnessed cardiac arrest. The goal was to see if on-scene ECPR improves survival and neurological outcomes compared to standard care.
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Locations
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Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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ErasmusMC
Rotterdam, 3015GD, Netherlands
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Radboud
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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UMCG
Groningen, Netherlands
What this could mean
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Active substance
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) - a portable heart-lung machine started at the scene
What this could lead to
If it works, this could mean more people survive cardiac arrest with less brain damage, and it might become a standard emergency treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all patients. The procedure is complex and risky, and benefits may be small or limited to specific groups.
Conditions
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