This study is comparing two different ways to perform a bilateral lung transplant (transplanting both lungs): "off-pump" lung transplantation and "venoarterial ECMO (VA ECMO)" lung transplantation. Researchers want to see which method leads to fewer cases of severe primary graft dysfunction (PGD), which is when the new lungs don't work well right after surgery. They will also look at survival rates. You might be able to join if you are an adult needing a bilateral lung transplant and meet certain health criteria, such as having a mean pulmonary artery pressure of 35 mmHg or less. The study is currently recruiting 228 participants, but its overall status is unclear.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 228 participants to compare two surgical techniques for bilateral lung transplantation.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Researchers will check for primary lung graft dysfunction at 48-72 hours and mortality at 90 days after the transplant.

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