Pilot study investigating how Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) affects the major breathing muscles.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Diaphragm atrophy; ECMO; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000944437
• Lead Sponsor: Trent Donnelly

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-07-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

All patients > 18 years old receiving ECMO therapy at The Prince Charles Hospital
Written informed consent by patient or legally authorised person.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients for whom consent was unable to be obtained
Male or female < 18 years old

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Diaphragm thickness as measured by diagnostic ultrasound[Measured on cannulation of ECMO, and then every 48 hours until decannulation of ECMO.]