Clinical trials
Critical Care, Intensive Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting critical care, intensive care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 150 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07124442Recruiting
Muscle function study for ICU patients
This study looks at muscle function and disease severity in people who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 48 hours. It aims to understand how muscle problems relate to recovery and risk, without requiring a breathing machine.
Istanbul, EsenyurtAges 18 years+ - NCT07035106Recruiting
Using wearables to track recovery after ICU
This study tests if a wearable device and health summaries can help people recover after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). It is for people who have diabetes or heart problems and left the ICU within the last 2 years.
ViennaAges 18–65 - NCT06411561Recruiting
Boosting memory after ICU stay for older adults
This study tests a combination of activities (like cognitive training and exercise) to help older adults recover thinking and memory after a serious illness in the ICU. It may help you regain sharpness and independence after leaving the intensive care unit.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 60 years+ - NCT06532994Recruiting
Prediction tool for recovery after critical illness
This study looks at how well people recover after critical illness. It tests a prediction tool to help guide rehabilitation for patients who needed a breathing machine and started rehab in the ICU.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–90 - NCT06681649Recruiting
ICU follow-up care for survivors and their caregivers
This study tests a bundle of follow-up care for ICU survivors and their caregivers after leaving the hospital. It aims to improve recovery and support for both patients and their families.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06642376Recruiting
Breathing exercise for ICU nurses: stress and fatigue
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise can help reduce fatigue and stress in intensive care nurses. If you work in an ICU and are interested in trying a short, guided breathing technique, this could be a low-effort way to feel better.
KahramanmaraşAges 18 years+ - NCT06584604Recruiting
Calibrating esophageal balloon for breathing machine patients
This trial is testing how to calibrate an esophageal balloon (a thin tube that measures pressure in your chest) for people on a breathing machine. If you are already sedated and have this tube in place, participating may help doctors get more accurate readings to improve your breathing support.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06692400Recruiting
Suctioning, pain, and blood markers in intubated patients
This study looks at how routine suctioning of the breathing tube affects pain levels and certain substances in the blood in adults who are on a breathing machine for serious infections like flu, pneumonia, COVID, or sepsis. It may help doctors better understand and manage your comfort during this procedure.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02539407Recruiting
Study drug levels in critically ill children
This trial measures how anti-infective medicines move through a child’s body while they are in the hospital or during follow-up. The goal is to better understand dosing and drug exposure in critically ill children.
ParisAges 1 day–18 years - NCT05279547Recruiting
Bed-cycle exercise study to test muscle oxygen during ICU care
This trial tests whether brief “interval” bed-cycling changes how well your leg muscles use oxygen compared with steady cycling. It’s meant for carefully selected ICU patients who can safely do active cycling while on ventilator support.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT06695078Recruiting
Nutrition study for children in the PICU
This trial looks at how nutrition is given to children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), especially for those who stay longer than 3 days. The goal is to find better ways to support their recovery.
AdelaideAges birth–18 years - NCT07176247Enrolling by invitation
Study of aztreonam-avibactam for drug-resistant infections
This trial studies a combination antibiotic called aztreonam-avibactam for treating infections caused by hard-to-treat bacteria, especially those that produce certain enzymes (MBLs). It aims to see how well this medicine works in hospital patients.
ParisAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07694206Recruiting
Digital and blood tests for delirium in the ICU
This trial studies whether digital tools and blood tests can help detect delirium (sudden confusion) in ICU patients. If you or your loved one is in the ICU, this research could lead to better monitoring and care.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06296381Recruiting
Measuring normal muscle strength in ICU patients and healthy people
This study measures normal muscle strength in healthy people and ICU patients to create a reference guide. If you are healthy or in the ICU and can follow instructions, you may be able to help.
Recife, BrazilAges 18–90 - NCT07220733RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exoskeleton rehab after chest surgery in the ICU
This trial tests whether a self-balancing exoskeleton can help people who had chest surgery and are weak (bedbound or nearly so) start walking earlier in the ICU. It aims to see if it is safe and possible to use this device for rehabilitation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07074028Recruiting
Tracking muscle changes in ICU patients with sepsis
This study is for people in the ICU with sepsis who need a breathing machine for a long time. It monitors muscle changes during recovery to understand how sepsis affects muscles.
Saint-BrieucAges 18 years+ - NCT06999161Recruiting
Tracking Antibiotic Levels in ICU Brain Injury Patients
This study monitors the amount of certain antibiotics in the blood of patients with acute brain injury in the intensive care unit. It aims to make sure the antibiotics are at the right level to fight infection, especially in patients whose kidneys are clearing drugs faster than normal.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT05867472RecruitingPhase 3
Sedation plan for critically ill children on breathing machines
This Phase 3 trial tests a sedation approach using inhaled (“volatile”) anesthesia gases for children who need a ventilator. It aims to improve comfort and brain-related outcomes while they stay on the breathing machine for at least a day.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07141420Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone tool to help ICU recovery
This study tests whether a smartphone tool can help people recover from the long-term effects of being in the ICU. You might be eligible if you had a recent ICU stay and are comfortable using a smartphone.
Guiyang, GuizhouAges 18–100 - NCT07562048Recruiting
Comfort Cuddling for Children in Critical Care
This study looks at whether gentle cuddling and physical comfort help children feel better while they're in the intensive care unit. Researchers believe close contact with caregivers may reduce stress and improve how children recover.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07649876Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety in Critically Ill Patients
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset—which shows calming scenes like nature—can help reduce anxiety, agitation, and confusion in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. The goal is to see if VR can help patients feel more comfortable during their recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07143084Enrolling by invitation
Nutrition and frailty in ICU patients over 65
This study looks at how nutrition relates to frailty in older adults staying in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may help find better ways to support recovery.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for critical care, intensive care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 150 recruiting critical care, intensive 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, intensive 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, intensive 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.