Testing Methods That Track Circulation in People on ECMO Support
Compares ways of measuring heart function and blood flow in adults on ECMO.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Hemodynamic Monitoring and Fluid Responsiveness in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA ECMO) - "HemodynamECMOnitoring-VA Study"
Key facts
- Where
- Vienna, AustriaSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 18 and 75 years old?
Source: NCT06593756, who can take part
Where in Austria
- Medical University of ViennaVienna, AustriaTaking people
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- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Medical University of Vienna
- Trial code
- NCT06593756
- Record updated
- 29 September 2025
- Original description
In extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), blood is drawn out of the body via tubes, oxygenated in an artificial lung; and then pumped back into the blood vessels. This allows the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the organs (brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, intestines, etc.) to be maintained. Continuous monitoring of cardiac function and circulatory status (blood pressure, blood flow to organs) is very important in intensive care medicine in order to control the administration of circulation-supporting medication and infusions. Various devices are routinely used for this task. However, in the specific situation of ECMO treatment, the measurements of these devices could be affected due to the artificial circulation; outside the body. The purpose of this study is therefore to test the accuracy of different methods of circulation monitoring during ECMO treatment.Read full original descriptionShow less
Validation of Techniques for Hemodynamic Monitoring and Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness in Patients Undergoing Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - A Prospective Diagnostic Accuracy Study ("HemodynamECMOnitoring-VA Study")
In extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), blood is drawn out of the body via tubes, oxygenated in an artificial lung; and then pumped back into the blood vessels. This allows the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the organs (brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, intestines, etc.) to be maintained. Continuous monitoring of cardiac function and circulatory status (blood pressure, blood flow to organs) is very important in intensive care medicine in order to control the administration of circulation-supporting medication and infusions. Various devices are routinely used for this task. However, in the specific situation of ECMO treatment, the measurements of these devices could be affected due to the artificial circulation; outside the body. The purpose of this study is therefore to test the accuracy of different methods of circulation monitoring during ECMO treatment.
Inclusion: Patient receiving VA ECMO support; Age 18 - 75 years.
Exclusion: Known ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within 3 months prior to study enrollment; Conditions not allowing for passive leg raising maneuvers, e.g. "open abdomen", known or suspected elevation of intracranial pressure, recent leg or spinal trauma or orthopedic conditions not permitting leg raising; Pregnancy.