Clinical trials
Critically Ill Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting critically ill patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 317 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05860894Recruiting
Study of new ICU atrial fibrillation
This trial looks at people who develop a new irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation while in the intensive care unit (ICU). It tests an approach to help with that condition after critical illness, aiming to improve outcomes for those affected.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT05906472Recruiting
Feeding through a tube after tracheostomy in the ICU
This study tests a specific way of continuing tube feeding for people who need a tracheostomy after being on a breathing tube in the ICU. The goal is to see if this feeding approach is safe and beneficial for recovery.
Danbury, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05985525Recruiting
Monitoring blood flow in ICU patients with severe infection or shock
This study monitors tiny blood vessels under the tongue using a non-invasive device to see how well blood flows in ICU patients on a breathing machine. Researchers hope to improve care for patients with serious infections or shock.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06021288Recruiting
Standard vs. lower dose dialysis for kidney failure in intensive care
This trial compares the usual dose of continuous dialysis with a lower dose to see if a lower dose is just as safe and effective for critically ill patients with sudden kidney failure.
MünsterAges 18 years+ - NCT06027684Recruiting
Intensive care decisions, survival, and dying well
This study talks to adults who have been in an intensive care unit (ICU) to understand their views on life-sustaining treatments, end-of-life wishes, and when they would want less or more care. It aims to improve how doctors and families make these hard decisions together.
ManchesterAges 18 years+ - NCT06184945Recruiting
Study of ICU staffing and support strategies
This study looks at how different staffing and support strategies may help patients who need a breathing machine in the ICU. Researchers want to see if these approaches can improve care and recovery.
Iowa City, IowaAges 19 years+ - NCT06193980Recruiting
ICU recovery exercise test study
This trial looks at how well your heart and lungs work together after a long stay in the ICU on a breathing machine. It uses a simple exercise test to check your recovery after leaving the hospital.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06294158Recruiting
Light and noise in the ICU and delirium risk
This study looks at how light and noise in the intensive care unit (ICU) might affect confusion and disorientation (delirium). By tracking these environmental factors, researchers hope to find ways to reduce delirium for ICU patients.
Graz, StyriaAges 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+ - NCT06446830Recruiting
Vitamin B complex for pain relief after cesarean in ICU
This trial tests whether adding vitamin B complex to standard pain medicine can improve pain control after a cesarean section in critically ill women. It aims to find a safer, effective way to manage pain without relying too much on strong opioids.
Cairo, EgyptAges Any age - NCT06471400Recruiting
Making clinical trial consent easier for legal representatives
This trial is designed to improve how legally authorized representatives (people who make medical decisions for patients) understand and agree to join clinical studies. The goal is to see if simpler consent processes help representatives feel more comfortable giving permission.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–100 - NCT06473415Recruiting
Lormetazepam for sleep in the ICU
This trial tests whether a sleep medication called lormetazepam can improve sleep quality and brain activity in ICU patients who are on a breathing machine. It may help if you need sedation and are expected to stay in the ICU for at least two days.
Mitte, State of BerlinAges 18–100 - NCT06481644Recruiting
Study of kids in Asian pediatric ICUs
This study looks at children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (ICUs) in Asia to understand their health patterns and outcomes. It may help improve care for future patients.
SingaporeAges Any age - NCT07656259Recruiting
Comparing breathing support methods in the heart ICU
This study compares different ways to support breathing in patients who need a ventilator in the cardiac intensive care unit. It aims to find the best approach for people with certain heart conditions, like cardiogenic shock or heart failure.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 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+ - NCT06526533RecruitingPhase 3
Red blood cell transfusion thresholds for ECMO patients
This trial is testing whether a higher or lower threshold for red blood cell transfusions is better for people on ECMO (a heart-lung machine). It aims to find the safest way to manage transfusions during ECMO treatment.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges Any age - NCT06574672Recruiting
Palliative care in the medical ICU
This study tests whether adding palliative care (comfort and support care) to usual MICU treatment helps patients and families. It takes place in the medical intensive care unit.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06578468Recruiting
Using exhaled oxygen to prevent low oxygen during emergency intubation
This trial tests a method to measure oxygen in the air you breathe out during emergency intubation. It aims to help doctors prevent low oxygen levels in patients at high risk, such as those with pneumonia, sepsis, or obesity.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06588556Recruiting
Improving Care for Older Adults in the ICU
This study tests a program to improve communication and support for older adults in the ICU and their families. It may help families feel more supported during a serious illness.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06606119Recruiting
Brain, bone marrow, and gut study after major injury
This study is looking at how the brain, bone marrow, and gut interact after a severe injury. It may help doctors understand how to better treat trauma patients.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–100 - 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+ - NCT07632716Recruiting
Blood marker to predict ICU patient outcomes
This study measures a specific blood protein (carbohydrate-deficient transferrin) when patients arrive at the hospital to see if it can predict how well they'll do in the intensive care unit. Understanding this marker might help doctors better plan care for critically ill patients.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06775106Recruiting
Breath test to find lung infections faster
This study tests a new breath analysis method to quickly diagnose respiratory infections in ICU patients on breathing machines. If successful, it could lead to faster treatment for serious lung conditions.
Portland, OregonAges 18–120 - NCT06937918Recruiting
Fluid management guide for septic shock patients
This study tests a computer software that helps doctors decide how much fluid to give patients in septic shock. It aims to improve blood pressure and oxygen delivery without causing fluid overload.
Bangkok Noi, BangkokAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for critically ill patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 317 recruiting critically ill patients 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 critically ill patients 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 critically ill patients 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.