Clinical trials
Emergency Department clinical trials
Below are recruiting emergency department clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 172 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07868913RecruitingPhase 2
Ketamine and therapy for suicidal thoughts in the ER
This study tests whether a single dose of ketamine, given by injection in the emergency department, combined with brief psychotherapy, can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts and keep you safe. It aims to find fast-acting relief for people in crisis, possibly helping you feel better sooner and reducing the risk of future attempts.
Fort Hood, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT03272620Recruiting
Emergency atrial fibrillation patients invited to study
This study includes people who have atrial fibrillation and are seen in the emergency department. It aims to learn from emergency care and may help improve how atrial fibrillation is managed in the ER.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT04704297RecruitingPhase 4
Trigger point shots for low back muscle pain
This trial tests whether injecting sore “trigger points” in low back muscles helps improve chronic low back pain. It compares treatments in people with specific low back muscle pain patterns and excludes several other causes of pain.
Tacoma, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT05373771Recruiting
Care plan for sickle cell pain crises in the ER
This trial studies an approach to improve care during emergency room visits for uncomplicated sickle cell pain crises. It may help by guiding how pain is treated in the ER and tracking outcomes for people with sickle cell disease.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges Up to 18 years - NCT07870525Recruiting
Chest x-ray vs low-dose CT in emergency department
This trial compares two types of chest imaging for adults in the emergency department who might have community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). It helps find out if a low-dose CT scan is better than a regular chest x-ray for diagnosing this condition.
AabenraaAges 18 years+ - NCT05325580RecruitingPhase 3
IV magnesium vs placebo for sudden non-injury headaches
This trial tests whether giving magnesium sulfate through a vein in the emergency room can reduce sudden (non-injury) acute headaches compared with a placebo. It may help people whose headache comes on suddenly and is not caused by an injury.
MonastirAges 18–85 - NCT07826936RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nerve block for severe abdominal pain in the emergency department
This trial tests whether a nerve block can provide better pain relief for severe abdominal pain that hasn't improved with standard pain medicine. It's for people who are not candidates for surgery and are in the emergency department or already in the hospital.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07820371Recruiting
Perfusion index for diabetic ketoacidosis severity in the emergency department
This study looks at a simple, non-invasive measurement called the perfusion index, which shows how well blood is flowing to your tissues, to help doctors quickly determine how severe diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious diabetes complication) is. The goal is to see if this measurement can guide treatment and improve outcomes.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07810023Enrolling by invitation
Ketamine shot for suicidal distress in the emergency room
This study tests whether a single ketamine injection can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in people waiting to be admitted to the psychiatric unit. Ketamine is a fast-acting medication that may help calm the mind during a crisis.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07813767RecruitingPhase 3
Early antibiotic treatment guided by a blood test to prevent severe infection
This study tests whether giving an early antibiotic (meropenem) based on a new blood test (PSP) can prevent serious infections (sepsis) in people who come to the emergency department with signs of infection. The goal is to find out if this approach helps them get better faster and avoid more severe illness.
Athens, AtticaAges 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 - NCT07805616Recruiting
New risk categories for blood clots in the lungs
This study looks at whether a new way of grouping patients with blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) can better predict their outcomes. If you join, your health will be tracked for 30 days to see how well this new system works.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07779720Recruiting
Personalized fluids for emergency sepsis care
This trial tests a personalized approach to giving IV fluids to patients with sepsis in the emergency department. It uses a device to monitor your heart and blood flow to help doctors decide how much fluid you need, which may improve recovery.
Murray, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06560983Recruiting
Blood sugar and stroke outcomes over one year
This study watches how blood sugar levels affect recovery and risks over one year in people who come to the ER with a stroke. It aims to help doctors better manage blood sugar during emergency stroke care.
Kathmandu, BagmatiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emergency department?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 172 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.