Clinical trials
Emergency Department clinical trials
Below are recruiting emergency department clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 177 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07604506Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound nerve block training for junior emergency doctors
This study teaches junior doctors in emergency medicine how to use ultrasound to safely perform nerve blocks—a pain-relief technique. Researchers will compare learning with a low-cost practice model to see if it works as well as expensive alternatives.
Kubang Kerian, KelantanAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07137754Recruiting
Physiotherapy for minor injuries in the emergency department
This study tests whether a physiotherapy-led care model in the emergency department can help people with minor muscle or bone injuries recover better and at a lower cost. If you join, you'll see a physiotherapist instead of a doctor for your arm or leg injury.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT03829631Recruiting
Test of a back brace for non-dangerous low back pain in ER
This trial studies whether using a lumbar brace in the emergency department helps people with non-serious low back pain recover better. You may be asked to try the brace when you come to the ER for back pain that is not caused by a dangerous underlying condition.
PerthAges 18–65 - NCT06217783Recruiting
Comparing IV catheter lengths for hard-to-find veins in cancer patients
This trial compares two different lengths of IV catheters placed with ultrasound help for cancer patients in the emergency room who have hard-to-find veins. The goal is to see which catheter length works best and lasts longer during a hospital stay.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06491290Recruiting
Florence ER visits and local air quality study
This study looks at how air quality and weather in Florence affect how many people come to the emergency room. By joining, you help researchers understand if outdoor conditions like pollution or temperature might be linked to health problems.
FlorenceAges 14 years+ - NCT07472842Recruiting
Study on outcomes for endometriosis in emergency care
This study follows women who come to a specific hospital's emergency department with known endometriosis or symptoms that might be endometriosis, to learn more about their health outcomes over time.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT06657625Enrolling by invitation
Improving sepsis care in the emergency department
This trial looks at a new program to improve how doctors and nurses treat sepsis (a severe infection that can cause organ failure) in the emergency department. It aims to see if the program helps start the right treatments faster.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT07119658Recruiting
Helping metabolic syndrome from the ER
This pilot trial tests a program to help people with metabolic syndrome make healthy changes after leaving the emergency department. It aims to see if this approach can improve their condition.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07122869Recruiting
Walk-in clinic study for emergency department patients
This study looks at whether patients sent to the emergency room by their general practitioner could be treated in a walk-in clinic instead. It aims to find better ways to manage care for stable patients.
Gonesse, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07750626Recruiting
Vibration and ShotBlocker for injection pain in children
This study tests two methods to reduce pain and fear during a shot in the emergency department. It compares using a vibration device or a ShotBlocker device against standard care.
BurdurAges 5–10 - NCT06085937RecruitingPhase 1
Ketamine for suicidal patients in the ER
This trial tests if a single dose of ketamine can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in people who come to the emergency department. If you are having active suicidal thoughts and need inpatient care, you may be able to join.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT05888974Recruiting
Test of heart ultrasound to guide fluids in shock
This study checks whether a specific heart ultrasound measurement can help doctors decide if you will benefit from extra fluid during early emergency treatment for shock. It may help avoid unnecessary fluids and support faster, safer decision-making.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT06223867Recruiting
Jaspr Health app for suicide prevention in the emergency department
This trial tests whether using the Jaspr Health app in the emergency department helps people who are having thoughts of suicide or have recently attempted suicide. The app is designed to provide support and coping strategies.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06311591Enrolling by invitation
Jaspr Health for suicide risk in the emergency department
This study tests a program called Jaspr Health, which is designed to help people who are at risk for suicide. If you are in the emergency department, Jaspr may give you tools and support to help you feel safer.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06366334Recruiting
Ketamine for Teens with Suicidal Thoughts in the ER
This study tests whether a single dose of ketamine, given through an IV, can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in teenagers who come to the emergency department. It aims to find a faster way to help teens in crisis.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT06660199Recruiting
Text Support for Parents of Teens After a Suicidal Crisis
This study tests a text-message program to support parents of teens who come to the ER after suicidal thoughts or attempts. The goal is to see if the program helps parents and teens after they go home.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 13 years+ - NCT06997796RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Treating Nosebleeds in the ER with Powder Tranexamic Acid
This trial tests whether a powder form of tranexamic acid can stop nosebleeds faster in people who come to the emergency room with active bleeding. It may offer a new option if standard treatments don't work well.
Peterborough, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07402707RecruitingPhase 4
Dexamethasone for acute asthma in children
This trial tests if a different steroid (dexamethasone) is as good as the usual steroid for treating children with asthma attacks in the Emergency Department. It aims to make treatment easier for children.
SheffieldAges 4–15 - NCT07449377Recruiting
Can a liver scan help diagnose heart failure in the ER?
This study tests whether a quick, non-invasive liver scan (Fibroscan) can help diagnose heart failure in people who come to the emergency department with sudden shortness of breath.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06927193Recruiting
Pain relief for kids in the emergency room
This trial looks back at how well nerve blocks work for children who received them in the emergency department. If your child had a nerve block during an ER visit from 2023 to 2025, this study may include their experience.
HaderaAges Up to 18 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 - NCT05810064Recruiting
Falls-risk screening for older adults in the ER
This study looks at emergency department (ER) visits to see whether a falls-risk screening tool helps identify people at higher risk of falling and ensures they get the right follow-up after leaving the ER. It uses past records from older adults who were discharged.
Rockford, IllinoisAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emergency department?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 177 recruiting emergency department 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 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 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.