A Study of Venoarterial ECMO vs Off-Pump Bilateral Orthotopic Lung Transplantation (NCT05547698)
Venoarterial ECMO vs Off-Pump Bilateral Orthotopic Lung Transplantation VIP BOLT Trial: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this research study is to compare the technique of performing bilateral lung transplantation off-pump vs venoarterial ECMO (VA ECMO). The goal of the trial is to determine which technique has lower rates of primary graft dysfunction.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University Of Louisville — Louisville, Kentucky
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Off-pump lung transplantation (PROCEDURE)
- Venoarterial ECMO lung transplantation (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- University Of Louisville — Louisville, Kentucky
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (507) 255-7068
Email: villavicencio.mauricio@mayo.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.