Recovery after ECMO in children with ARDS

Recovery after ECMO in children with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Description:

This is a study to learn more about how children recover after their lungs are so sick they need the support of a lung machine called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This information will be used to improve the healthcare for children receiving ECMO support.

Who May Qualify?:

Children who are:

Aged 14 days to 17 years
Admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Have at least moderate pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Who Does Not Qualify:

Children who are not:

Age 14 days to 17 years
Admitted to the PICU
On ECMO

Interested in participating?

We are currently recruiting

Study Sponsor:

University of Michigan

Full IRB Study Title:

ASCEND (ARDS in Children and ECMO initiation strategies impact on Neuro-Development)

IRB Study ID:

1674880

If you are interested in this study or have questions about your child's eligibility, please contact:

Heather Anthony
Clinical Research Nurse
330-543-0731

Lead Investigator

Patricia Raimer, MD

Medical Director, Pediatric ECMO Program; Pediatric Intensivist
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PICU)

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