Clinical trials
Critical Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting critical care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 189 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07420946Recruiting
Expert opinions on a lung clearance device for ICU patients
This study gathers expert opinions from healthcare professionals about using a device called MI-E to help clear airways in critically ill patients. If you are a clinician with experience in this area, your input could help shape future guidelines.
NaplesAges Any age - NCT03810768Recruiting
Metabolomics study of ICU-acquired weakness after surgery
This study looks at blood and body chemistry (called metabolomics) to understand and possibly predict muscle weakness that can happen in the ICU after surgery. It may help researchers find better ways to prevent or monitor this problem.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06586528Recruiting
Increasing Family Engagement in ICU Care
This trial helps families get more involved in the care of their loved ones in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It's testing ways to improve communication and support for both patients and their families during a difficult time.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07345169Recruiting
Immune and inflammation study in ICU patients
This study looks at how your immune system and inflammation affect your recovery in the intensive care unit. Researchers want to understand why some patients do better than others.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07510776Recruiting
Understanding long-term critical illness
This study looks closely at patients who stay in the ICU for 5 days or more to understand why some people recover more slowly. It may help doctors find better ways to support you during and after a long ICU stay.
Lisbon, Lisbon DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06960642Recruiting
Dosage of Early Rehab for ICU Patients
This trial tests different amounts of early physical therapy for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to find out how much rehabilitation is best for recovery.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06033404Recruiting
Anesthesia and Critical Care Information Collection
This trial collects data from people who are getting anesthesia or being treated in critical care. It helps doctors learn more about these treatments to improve care for future patients.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT07189091RecruitingPhase 4
Reducing IV fluids in ICU patients
This trial tests if lowering the amount of salt water (sodium chloride) given as maintenance fluids or 'fluid creep' can help critically ill adults in the ICU recover better. It compares two ways of managing daily fluids to see which is safer and more effective.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT07251530Recruiting
Better communication for patients on breathing machines in the ICU
This study tests a way to help patients in the intensive care unit who are on a breathing machine communicate better. The goal is to see if it improves care and reduces frustration for you and your family.
Le MansAges 18 years+ - NCT06586541Recruiting
Family support program for ICU patients
This study tests a program that helps family members take part in caring for their loved ones in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may help families feel more involved and supported during a stressful time.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06234787Recruiting
Continuous glucose monitoring in ICU patients
This study looks at how well continuous glucose monitors (small sensors under the skin that track sugar levels) work in ICU patients who need insulin. If you are in the ICU, on insulin, and already have a sensor, you may be able to join.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07275658Recruiting
Timing and dose of fluid removal in ICU patients
This study tests when and how much fluid should be removed from patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who need help getting rid of extra fluid. It uses medicines called diuretics or a machine that filters the blood (ultrafiltration) to find the best approach.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06756542Recruiting
AI to improve family talks in intensive care
This trial tests if artificial intelligence can help improve conversations between families and doctors in the intensive care unit. It may make these talks clearer and more supportive for you and your loved one.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05659485Recruiting
Study on how families engage during ICU care
This study asks a family member of someone in the intensive care unit (ICU) to share how they’re involved in care and communication. It aims to better understand what helps families feel supported while their loved one is in the ICU.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07585500Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Help Recovery in ICU Patients
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses can help patients recover better after spending time in the intensive care unit. The VR program is designed to help regain strength, movement, and mental function during recovery.
Porto, Porto DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06455696Recruiting
Moving critically ill patients within the hospital
This trial looks at how safely the ICU team moves critically ill patients to other parts of the hospital for tests or procedures. If you are an adult in the ICU and need to be moved by your ICU team, you may be able to join.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07478367Recruiting
Muscle weakness in hospitalized patients outside the ICU
This study looks at muscle weakness that can develop when you are in the hospital for an acute illness but not in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to understand how common this weakness is and what factors might be involved.
RozzanoAges Any age - NCT07390786Recruiting
Family support program after ICU stay
This study tests a collaborative care program for family members of ICU recovery patients, designed to improve mental health support after a loved one's hospitalization.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06749483Recruiting
Gut bacteria and infection in intensive care patients
This study looks at how gut bacteria affect severe infections in the ICU. It tests whether the microbiome can be a source of sepsis and a target for treatment. If you are critically ill or a long-term sepsis survivor, you might help find new ways to prevent infections.
Jena, ThuringiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06821386Recruiting
Genetic testing for seriously ill infants in intensive care
This study offers genetic testing for infants under 18 months who are in intensive care with certain health problems that may be genetic. The goal is to find a genetic cause quickly, which could guide care and treatment.
TaipeiAges Up to 1.5 years - NCT06042621Enrolling by invitation
Improving communication in the ICU for patients, families, and staff
This study looks at how doctors, nurses, and other healthcare team members talk with patients and their families in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to improve understanding and support for everyone involved.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06897774Recruiting
Testing nerve tap to protect breathing muscle on ventilator
This study tests whether a gentle electrical tap on a nerve near your collarbone (the phrenic nerve) can keep your diaphragm—the main muscle you use to breathe—from getting weak while you're on a ventilator. The goal is to prevent muscle loss and help you breathe better later.
Istanbul, BakirkoyAges 18–80 - NCT04875260Recruiting
Carefully compare outcomes in ICU patients
This study focuses on critically ill people in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to learn what affects outcomes and resources, which may help improve how care is planned for ICU patients.
DouliuAges 20 years+ - NCT07062744Recruiting
Swan-Ganz catheter for cardiogenic shock after heart attack
This study tests whether a special catheter (Swan-Ganz) placed in the heart's blood vessels helps doctors better manage fluids and medications for people in cardiogenic shock after a heart attack. It aims to improve blood flow to vital organs.
HanoiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for critical care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 189 recruiting critical care studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a critical care trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a critical care trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.