Clinical trials
Emergency Department Patient clinical trials
Below are recruiting emergency department patient clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 142 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07499024Recruiting
TWIST score for testicular torsion in adults with scrotal pain
This study checks how well a scoring tool (TWIST) can tell if testicular torsion is likely in adults with sudden scrotal pain. If you have sudden pain in your scrotum, you may be eligible to help test this tool in the emergency room.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18–40 - NCT06846879Recruiting
Emergency care quality study looks at hospital stays
This study reviews health records to see if emergency department visits and hospital stays were appropriate. It helps understand and improve patient care without asking you to do anything extra.
AlessandriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07037719Recruiting
Quick trial check for all ER patients
This trial looks at whether computers can help find patients who might be right for a specific treatment plan (RAUC). It's open to most adult emergency room visitors.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07209072Recruiting
Emergency room help for homeless patients after discharge
This study connects homeless patients leaving the emergency room to a mobile health team that can follow up with them in the community. It aims to help people with certain conditions like asthma, pneumonia, infections, or injuries get the care they need.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05892666Recruiting
Comparing care choices for urgent symptoms in clinics and emergency
This study compares how walk-in clinics, primary care offices, and emergency departments manage common urgent problems like diarrhea, sore throat, cough, ear problems, urinary symptoms, pain, and fever. It may help improve which care setting works best for the right patient at the right time.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06692504Recruiting
Blood Thinner Side Effects in the Emergency Room
This study looks at side effects of blood thinners (anticoagulants) in patients who visited the emergency department. It helps doctors understand how to better manage these medications.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT07314450Recruiting
Pain and sedation for fracture and dislocation treatment in the ER
This study tests how well pain and sedation medicines work in the emergency department when treating adults with certain broken bones or dislocated joints that need to be set or casted. It aims to see which approach is safest and most comfortable for patients.
Holbæk, Region SjællandAges 18 years+ - NCT06536647Recruiting
Contactless vital sign check for ER triage
This trial uses a camera to measure your vital signs (like heart rate) without touching you, right in the emergency room. The goal is to see if this contactless method can help quickly assess patients when they arrive.
Hong Kong, None SelectedAges 18 years+ - NCT07348289Recruiting
Using PIVO for blood cultures in the ER
This trial tests a device called PIVO that may make it easier and less painful to draw blood for blood cultures in the emergency room. It's for anyone in the ER who needs this test.
Park City, UtahAges Any age - NCT05540106Recruiting
Art therapy to reduce pain and anxiety in the ER waiting room
This trial studies whether guided art therapy can lower the pain and anxiety you feel while waiting to be seen in the emergency department. It may help you feel more calm and comfortable during the waiting time.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05588791Recruiting
Whole-body CT in the ER to spot low-risk trauma patients
This study looks at whether doing a whole-body CT scan in the emergency room can help identify adults who are at low risk after a road accident or fall. It may help doctors decide who can be managed with less intensive testing or monitoring.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT06761144Recruiting
Detecting blood clots in lungs of cancer patients in the ER
This trial studies how to quickly and safely rule out blood clots in the lungs of cancer patients who come to the emergency room. It aims to help doctors make faster decisions and avoid unnecessary treatments for people with cancer.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06675461Enrolling by invitation
Brief talk therapy for suicidal patients with borderline personality disorder
This trial tests a short talk therapy for people with borderline personality disorder who come to the emergency department after hurting themselves or thinking about suicide. The goal is to see if this brief help can ease suicidal thoughts and keep you safer.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16 years+ - NCT06675409Enrolling by invitation
Virtual patient training for paramedic students
This trial tests whether expert-guided training with virtual patients helps paramedic students learn better compared to self-learning. If you are a 4th-semester paramedic student with no prior experience in these scenarios, you may be eligible.
IstanbulAges 19–21 - NCT06650137Recruiting
Using Diaphragm Ultrasound to Find the Cause of Breathing Trouble
This study tests if ultrasound of your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) can help doctors find the cause of sudden breathing trouble. It may help patients who come to the emergency room with fast or difficult breathing and low oxygen levels.
Nîmes, GardAges 18 years+ - NCT06395428RecruitingPhase 4
Haloperidol for severe back pain in the ER
This study tests whether the medication haloperidol, given in the emergency room, can help relieve severe back pain that started on its own (not from an injury). It compares haloperidol to a common pain reliever called ketorolac.
Kalamazoo, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT06764225Recruiting
Low-Sodium Salt for Heart Failure Patients
This study tests whether using a low-sodium salt substitute can help people with heart failure live longer, avoid hospital visits, and feel better. It's for adults with a weakened heart pump who have a caregiver and eat home-cooked meals.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06420206Recruiting
Goals of care discussion in the ER for advanced cancer
This study is for people with advanced lung or GI cancer who come to the emergency room at MD Anderson. It’s testing a conversation to help you and your doctor discuss your goals and wishes for care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07302555Recruiting
Outcomes of adults 75+ in the emergency department
This study looks at what happens to people aged 75 or older who come to the emergency room with a medical problem and need to be admitted to a hospital unit. The goal is to learn more about their health outcomes.
StrasbourgAges 75 years+ - NCT07158554Recruiting
Emergency department test for muscle damage after a fall
This study looks at patients who come to the emergency department after a fall and have a specific type of muscle injury. Researchers want to learn more about how to quickly identify this injury so doctors can offer the best care.
Westcliff-on-Sea, EssexAges 60 years+ - NCT05762302Recruiting
Testing a blood test to guide antibiotics for lung infections
This trial studies whether using the MeMed BV® blood test in the emergency room or urgent care can help doctors decide when antibiotics are (or are not) needed for suspected lung infections. It may help reduce unnecessary antibiotics while still treating infections when needed.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT06326424Recruiting
Delirium check for older dementia patients in the ER
This study tests a way to identify delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults with Alzheimer's or other dementias while they are in the emergency room or hospital. It may help doctors detect and treat confusion faster.
Columbus, OhioAges 65 years+ - NCT06163781Recruiting
Using machine learning to guide blood culture use in the ER
This trial tests whether a machine learning model can help doctors decide when to order blood cultures for patients in the emergency department. It aims to reduce unnecessary tests while still catching infections.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT05488080Recruiting
Improving emergency care for children with appendicitis or fractures
This project looks at how emergency department care is delivered for children with possible appendicitis or a long bone fracture, with a focus on reducing inequities. You may be eligible if your child comes to the emergency department for symptoms that could fit these conditions, and they are not in the most immediately life-threatening category.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges birth+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emergency department patient?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 142 recruiting emergency department patient 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 emergency department patient 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 emergency department patient 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.