Clinical Trials

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether off-pump bilateral orthotopic lung transplantation (BOLT) or venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) lung transplantation results in higher PGD grade 3 at 48-72 hours, mortality at 90 days, and the combination of these two endpoints.

Secondly, to determine whether off-pump or VA ECMO lung transplantation has more red blood cell transfusion (intraoperative plus the first 24 hours in the ICU), chest tube output the first 24 hours, incidence of re-exploration for bleeding, air emboli, stroke, PGD grade 3 at T0 and T24, pneumonia, need for dialysis, rejection, bronchial dehiscence, tracheostomy, length of mechanical ventilation, hospital length of stay, and a decrease in FEV1 to less than 80% of baseline FEV1 after lung transplanation

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

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