NCT06645990

Brief Summary

Over the past decade, VA-ECMO has become the main mechanical support for cardiogenic shock (CS) unresponsive to medical therapy. However, recent studies failed to show any significant survival benefit at 30 days compared to medical treatment for myocardial infarction-related CS. This could be due to the complications of VA-ECMO, such as LV overload and increased LV distension, which can hinder heart recovery. To address this, early LV unloading using devices like IABP or Impella (ECMELLA) may help by reducing LV wall stress and oxygen consumption. However, these techniques carry risks, and their benefit is still unclear. A randomized trial is needed to compare these approaches, but observational studies are also contributing to understanding the best strategies

Trial Health

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Enrollment
500

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2010

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2010

Completed
13 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2023

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 1, 2024

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 17, 2024

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 30, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

October 17, 2024

Status Verified

October 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

13 years

First QC Date

October 1, 2024

Last Update Submit

October 15, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

ECMOECLSImpellaIABPpVADmortality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Myocardial recovery

    Hospital Survival without chronic mechanical circulatory support (LVAD) and heart transplantation.

    from start of hospitalization until hospital discharge assessed up to 3 month

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Early mortality

    from start of hospitalization until hospital discharge assessed up to 3 month

  • Adverse events related to LV unloading technics

    from start of hospitalization until hospital discharge assessed up to 3 month

  • Duration of mechanical ventilation

    from start of hospitalization until hospital discharge assessed up to 3 month

  • Duration of temporary MCS support

    from start of hospitalization until hospital discharge assessed up to 3 month

  • Lengh of stay

    from start of hospitalization until hospital discharge assessed up to 3 month

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

ECMELLA group

VA-ECMO + Impella implemented before or within 24 h of ECMO initiation

Device: Impella

ECMO+IABP group

VA-ECMO + IABP implemented before or within 24h of ECMO initiation

Device: IABP

Interventions

ImpellaDEVICE

LV unloading with Impella (ECMELLA) before or within 24 h of ECMO initiation

ECMELLA group
IABPDEVICE

LV unloading with IABP before or within 24 h of ECMO initiation

ECMO+IABP group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All Adult patients (more than or =18 years) admitted for Cardiogenic Shock supported by ECMO+ IABP or ECMELLA between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2023

You may qualify if:

  • Adult patients (more than or =18 years) admitted for cardiogenic shock supported by ECMO+ IABP or ECMELLA between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2023

You may not qualify if:

  • Ongoing extra-corporeal CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (eCPR) at time of ECMO implantation
  • Cardiogenic shock with previous prolonged continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) more than 30 minutes
  • Acute irreversible neurological injury
  • Previous known severe chronic cardiomyopathy (LVEF less than 25%) or awaiting heart transplantation or LVAD implantation
  • Contraindication to the implantation of an Impella or IABP
  • Mechanical complications of myocardial infarction
  • Moribund patient (SAPS more than 90)
  • Previous known severe chronic renal or hepatic failure
  • Age less than18 years

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

CHU Arnaud de Villeneuve

Montpellier, 34295, France

RECRUITING

Related Publications (15)

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    PMID: 26994063BACKGROUND
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    PMID: 36805198BACKGROUND
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  • Banning AS, Sabate M, Orban M, Gracey J, Lopez-Sobrino T, Massberg S, Kastrati A, Bogaerts K, Adriaenssens T, Berry C, Erglis A, Haine S, Myrmel T, Patel S, Buera I, Sionis A, Vilalta V, Yusuff H, Vrints C, Adlam D, Flather M, Gershlick AH. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or standard care in patients with cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction: the multicentre, randomised EURO SHOCK trial. EuroIntervention. 2023 Aug 21;19(6):482-492. doi: 10.4244/EIJ-D-23-00204.

  • Thiele H, Zeymer U, Akin I, Behnes M, Rassaf T, Mahabadi AA, Lehmann R, Eitel I, Graf T, Seidler T, Schuster A, Skurk C, Duerschmied D, Clemmensen P, Hennersdorf M, Fichtlscherer S, Voigt I, Seyfarth M, John S, Ewen S, Linke A, Tigges E, Nordbeck P, Bruch L, Jung C, Franz J, Lauten P, Goslar T, Feistritzer HJ, Poss J, Kirchhof E, Ouarrak T, Schneider S, Desch S, Freund A; ECLS-SHOCK Investigators. Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock. N Engl J Med. 2023 Oct 5;389(14):1286-1297. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2307227. Epub 2023 Aug 26.

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  • Meuwese CL, Koudstaal S, Braithwaite S, Hermens JAJ, Donker DW. Left Ventricular Unloading During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Insights From Meta-Analyzed Observational Data Corrected for Confounders. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Jun 18;73(23):3034-3035. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.03.505. No abstract available.

  • Beurton A, Michot M, Herion FX, Rienzo M, Oddos C, Couffinhal T, Imbault J, Ouattara A. Systemic Hemodynamics, Cardiac Mechanics, and Signaling Pathways Induced by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Cardiogenic Shock Model. ASAIO J. 2024 Mar 1;70(3):177-184. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002139. Epub 2024 Jan 23.

  • Ughetto A, Eliet J, Nagot N, David H, Bazalgette F, Marin G, Kollen S, Mourad M, Zeroual N, Muller L, Gaudard P, Colson P. Early temporary mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock: Real-life data from a regional cardiac assistance network. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2024 Jun;43(6):911-919. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2024.02.009. Epub 2024 Feb 15.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Shock, Cardiogenic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Myocardial InfarctionMyocardial IschemiaHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesVascular DiseasesInfarctionIschemiaPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsNecrosisShock

Study Officials

  • Aurore UGHETTO, MD

    Montpellier University Hospital, France

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Clément DELMAS, MD, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 1, 2024

First Posted

October 17, 2024

Study Start

January 1, 2010

Primary Completion

January 1, 2023

Study Completion

January 30, 2025

Last Updated

October 17, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

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