Clinical Trial: Neurological Monitoring During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Multimodal Neurological Monitoring in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - a Prospective Observational Pilot Study.

Brief Summary:

Neurological complications are frequent during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) representing a crucial factor for patient outcome. However, to date there is no consensus with regard to optimal neurological monitoring of patients undergoing ECMO.

The aim of this study is to monitor patients using transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during ECMO therapy.

The study hypothesis is that TCD and NIRS technology are sufficient tools to detect cerebral embolism and hypoperfusion during ECMO therapy.


Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna

Current Primary Outcome: Cerebral embolic load [ Time Frame: 30 minutes ]

Cerebral embolic load (solid and gaseous) is measured in a 30 minutes-interval during ECMO usage


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Regional cerebral oxygenation [ Time Frame: 30 minutes ]

Regional cerebral oxygenation is measured in a 30 minutes-interval during ECMO usage.


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Medical University of Vienna

Dates:
Date Received: December 19, 2013
Date Started: December 2013
Date Completion: March 2018
Last Updated: March 31, 2017
Last Verified: March 2017