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  • Pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use has significantly increased over the past decade.
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  • Despite increased use, no randomized controlled trials exist for non-neonatal pediatric ECMO interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the history of clinical research in pediatric ECMO.
  • To discuss the methodological challenges in conducting pediatric ECMO research.
  • To explore opportunities for future collaborative research in pediatric ECMO.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical clinical research in pediatric ECMO.
  • Discussion of challenges including patient heterogeneity, technological advancements, and inter-institutional variability.
  • Exploration of existing infrastructure for multicenter research collaborations.

Main Results:

  • Significant growth in pediatric ECMO utilization and complexity noted.
  • Key methodological hurdles identified: age/diagnosis heterogeneity, rapid technological evolution, enrollment feasibility, and management variability.
  • Opportunities for future research through existing multicenter, multi-network infrastructure highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Conducting randomized controlled trials in pediatric ECMO is complex but crucial for evidence-based practice.
  • Addressing methodological challenges is essential for advancing the field.
  • Collaborative research efforts are vital for improving outcomes for critically ill children requiring ECMO.