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
- NCT06179771Recruiting
Filter during dialysis or ECMO for severe illness
This study tests a special filter (HA380 column) used during dialysis or ECMO to remove harmful substances from the blood. It is for critically ill patients with severe infection, injury, or breathing problems who also need kidney or lung support.
Leicester, LeicestershireAges 18–65 - NCT06269900RecruitingPhase 3
Dexamethasone for Severe Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia with Inflammation
This trial tests whether adding the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone to standard antibiotics improves recovery from severe hospital-acquired pneumonia in critically ill patients on a ventilator.
AmiensAges 18–85 - NCT06357403Recruiting
Predicting blood clots in ICU patients with a blood test
This study looks at whether a blood test measuring a substance called anti-factor Xa activity can help predict dangerous blood clots in critically ill patients. If you join, researchers will follow you to see if the test results can prevent clots.
Graz, StyriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06369818Recruiting
Heart output measurement in shock patients on life support
This study tests if a new way of measuring heart function (using sound waves and breath analysis) works well in patients who are in severe heart failure and need a heart-lung machine. It might help doctors better monitor patients after heart surgery.
MünsterAges 18 years+ - NCT06427265Recruiting
Recovery after ICU: a long-term study
This study follows people after they leave the ICU to see how they recover over time. It uses computer programs to find patterns and create early warning tools to help doctors spot problems sooner.
Guiyang, GuizhouAges 18–100 - NCT06452966Recruiting
Traditional Chinese medicine for organ failure in ICU
This trial is studying whether adding traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to standard care can help patients in the surgical ICU recover from organ failure. It looks at how TCM might support your body's organs during critical illness.
TaichungAges 20 years+ - NCT06472999Recruiting
Kidney protection in critically ill ICU patients
This trial tests ways to protect the kidneys in intensive-care patients who have moderate or severe acute kidney injury. If you are on a ventilator or medications to support blood pressure, this study may offer extra kidney care to help prevent further damage.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT06478160Recruiting
Closed blood-sampling system for ICU patients
This trial is testing a new way to draw blood from an arterial line that may reduce infection and blood loss. It is for adults in the ICU who need an arterial line for several days.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06446739Recruiting
Low-dose vs standard-dose kidney therapy for ICU patients
This study compares two different doses of continuous kidney replacement therapy (CRRT, a type of dialysis) for patients in the intensive care unit with acute kidney injury. It aims to find out if a lower dose is as safe and effective as the standard dose.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06486467Recruiting
AI-guided ultrasound to measure blood flow in ICU patients
This trial tests whether a simple ultrasound measurement of blood flow in your heart, guided by artificial intelligence, can be reliably done by minimally trained staff. It aims to help doctors decide when to give fluids to ICU patients who need them.
LimogesAges 18 years+ - NCT06570187RecruitingPhase 4
Dexmedetomidine for kidney protection in sepsis
This trial tests if dexmedetomidine, a sedative, can help protect the kidneys of critically ill patients with sepsis who develop acute kidney injury (a sudden drop in kidney function). It is for adults in the ICU who need a breathing tube or mask within 48 hours of kidney injury.
CairoAges 18–90 - NCT06652126Recruiting
Immune status and ICU infections study
This study looks at how having a weakened immune system affects the risk of getting infections with hard-to-treat bacteria in the ICU. Depending on your immune status, you may be placed in a group that helps doctors understand who is most at risk.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06665529Recruiting
Predicting 28-day survival in the ICU
This trial looks at how doctors and nurses predict survival for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit, compared to a standard medical score. It may help understand the accuracy of these predictions.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - NCT06766461RecruitingPhase 4
Optimizing antibiotic dosing in ICU patients with septic shock
This trial checks if giving higher doses of beta-lactam antibiotics (a type of strong antibiotic) right from the start helps people in the ICU with septic shock. It aims to find the best dose to fight the infection quickly.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06822465Recruiting
Gut bacteria study in critically ill patients
This study looks at the bacteria in the gut of people who are very ill in the hospital. It may help doctors understand how gut health affects recovery.
Hyde Park, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT06829732Recruiting
Closed-loop oxygen control for ICU patients on a breathing machine
This trial tests a closed-loop system that automatically adjusts the oxygen level in your breathing tube, aiming to keep your oxygen levels in a safe range with less need for manual changes. It may help if you are in the ICU, need a breathing machine, and have low blood oxygen despite receiving extra oxygen.
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06835491RecruitingPhase 3
Amiodarone to prevent heart rhythm problems after cardiac arrest
This trial tests whether giving the drug amiodarone early can prevent dangerous heart rhythm problems in patients who survived a cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm. If it works, it could help more people recover.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06928649Recruiting
Studying cell damage in critically ill ICU patients
This trial looks at specific cell damage processes (called ferroptosis and pyroptosis) in very sick ICU patients. The goal is to learn more about these processes so doctors can better treat life-threatening organ failure caused by conditions like sepsis, trauma, or severe bleeding.
EdegemAges 18 years+ - NCT07093437Recruiting
Comparing ways to secure urinary catheters in ICU patients
This study compares two methods of securing a urinary catheter to the thigh to see which works better. It's for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who need a catheter for more than 48 hours.
BarcelonaAges 18–99 - NCT07170527Recruiting
Metabolic signs, recovery, and physical function after ICU stay
This study looks at whether certain molecules in the blood (metabolic signatures) are linked to how well people recover physically after a serious illness requiring intensive care. By understanding these links, doctors might be able to better predict and support recovery.
Ede, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT07191743Recruiting
Functional Assessment in ICU Patients
This study observes how well adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) can function in daily activities, like moving and caring for themselves. It aims to understand recovery and may help improve care for future ICU patients.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18 years+ - NCT07211620Recruiting
Using procalcitonin blood tests to guide antibiotic decisions in the ICU
This study compares two ways of using a blood test called procalcitonin to decide when to start antibiotics in critically ill patients with a new infection. The goal is to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use while still effectively treating infections.
BudapestAges 18 years+ - NCT07221370RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vancomycin to prevent C. diff infection in ICU patients
This trial tests whether giving vancomycin through a tube into the stomach can prevent a serious gut infection called C. diff in people who are very sick in the ICU and taking antibiotics. If you qualify, you might receive this medicine to lower your risk.
Moreno Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07307508Recruiting
Scalp block for headache after aneurysm bleeding
This trial tests if a scalp nerve block can better manage severe headaches after a brain aneurysm rupture. It is for patients who had an aneurysm treated with coiling in the intensive care unit.
DohaAges 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.