Clinical trials
Critical Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting critical care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 188 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07068022Recruiting
Organ function score for pregnant and new mothers in ICU
This study is testing a new way to measure how well your organs are working if you are pregnant or have recently given birth and need care in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to improve monitoring and treatment for mothers in critical care.
Avellaneda, Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT07070258Recruiting
Pediatric ICU Transport Registry
This study records information on critically ill children who are moved between hospitals by a special critical care team. It looks at how these transports happen to improve care for future kids.
DresdenAges 4 weeks–17 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+ - NCT06490835Recruiting
Palliative care support for ICU families
This study tests a new way to bring high-quality palliative care (comfort and support for serious illness) to families of patients in the intensive care unit. If you are a family member of a patient with a severe brain injury or advanced organ failure, this study offers extra support and guidance during a difficult time.
Seoul, N/A (Not Applicable)Ages 19 years+ - NCT07109570Recruiting
Checking breathing effort in ICU patients on a ventilator
This trial measures how your breathing muscles work while we try taking you off the breathing machine. The results could help doctors predict when you're ready to breathe on your own.
LeidenAges 18 years+ - NCT04094428Recruiting
Study of ICU outcomes, deaths, and care costs
This study looks at what happens to people in intensive care, including deaths and hospital resource use. It may help hospitals plan better care and understand the costs of staying in the ICU.
UlmAges Any age - NCT06391424Recruiting
Oxygen use and breathing effort during ventilator weaning
If you are on a breathing machine in the ICU and ready to try breathing on your own, this study looks at how much oxygen your body uses during that test. It may help doctors better understand when you are ready to come off the ventilator.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07338240Recruiting
Testing a sickness scoring system in Turkish ICUs
This trial is studying how well a scoring system (SOFA-2) works in Turkish intensive care units (ICUs) to measure how sick patients are. It may help doctors better understand and treat people in ICUs in Türkiye.
Izmir, İzmirAges 18 years+ - NCT06977555Enrolling by invitation
Talking with ICU patients on a breathing machine
This study looks at how nurses and doctors communicate with patients who are awake but on a breathing machine (ventilator) in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to improve communication and make the experience better for patients.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT07107685Recruiting
Joint replacement infections in critical care patients
This trial looks at infections in hip, knee, or shoulder replacements in people who needed critical care and later passed away. It aims to learn from their medical information to better prevent and treat similar infections.
Paris, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06728722Recruiting
Ultrasound for body measurement in critical care
This study uses ultrasound to measure body composition in women admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynecology critical care unit. It aims to see if ultrasound can help assess health status in critically ill patients.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 16 years+ - NCT06605144RecruitingPhase 3
Blood pressure management in critically ill patients
This study tests how best to manage blood pressure in critically ill patients using medicines called vasopressors. It aims to find the safest and most effective blood pressure target for people in the ICU.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06991777Recruiting
Precision sedation in the ICU
This trial tests a precise way to manage sedation for intensive care patients who need it for more than 24 hours. It aims to improve recovery and reduce side effects.
Oslo, OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT07372586Recruiting
Behavioral health support after ICU stay
This study tests a collaborative care model for mental health and recovery after an ICU stay. You might qualify if you visit the MUSC ICU Recovery Clinic within six months of leaving the hospital.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07183592Recruiting
Changing IV tubing in the ICU: does less often harm?
This trial compares changing the tubing attached to central lines every 4 days versus every 7 days, to see if less frequent changes cause more infections. If you have a central line in the ICU that will stay in for at least a week, this study may help decide the safest schedule.
Saint-Pierre, La RéunionAges 18 years+ - NCT05587517RecruitingPhase 2
Support for family decision-makers of critically ill patients
This Phase 2 study tests interventions to support family surrogate decision-makers when a loved one is very sick in the ICU and is nearing end-of-life. It may help by reducing distress and pre-loss grief through structured support delivered by phone or video.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07737353Recruiting
Education for families of ICU patients with tracheostomy
This study tests whether a structured education program for family members of ICU patients who need a tracheostomy helps them feel more prepared and less stressed. You would be asked to attend training sessions and fill out some questionnaires.
Giresun, GiresunAges 18 years+ - NCT06667999RecruitingPhase 4
Intensive care platform trial for adult ICU patients
This major trial tests multiple treatments at once for adults admitted to the ICU. If you are an ICU patient, you may be able to join and receive one of several possible treatments aimed at improving recovery.
AabenraaAges 18 years+ - NCT07599306Recruiting
Telehealth Rehabilitation for Heart Patients After ICU Recovery
This study tests whether supervised remote rehabilitation exercises can help people recover better after a long ICU stay. Many patients struggle with weakness, memory problems, or mood changes after intensive care—this trial aims to improve those symptoms through video-guided therapy.
Milan, MilanoAges 30–75 - NCT07249749Recruiting
Factors linked to death in the ICU
This study looks at factors that may be linked to death in the ICU. It is for adults who are currently in the intensive care unit.
Villavicencio, Meta DepartmentAges 18–100 - NCT05850962Recruiting
Personalized blood pressure targets for ICU shock care
This study compares individualized blood pressure goals versus the usual (standard) targets for adults in the ICU with shock. The aim is to see whether tailored blood pressure treatment can improve outcomes by better matching each person’s needs.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges 40 years+ - NCT07093125Recruiting
Rehabilitation for ICU patients on a breathing machine
This trial is studying rehabilitation practices for people in the ICU who need a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 48 hours. It aims to improve recovery and care for critically ill patients.
Genova, ItalyAges 16–100 - NCT04989790Recruiting
Early mobility program for critically ill children in the PICU
This trial tests whether a structured “early mobility” activity plan (“PICU Up!”) helps children who are on a breathing machine recover or feel better while in the pediatric ICU. It aims to see if starting safe movement earlier makes a difference for critically ill kids.
Madera, CaliforniaAges Up to 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for critical care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 188 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.
Related conditions
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.