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
- NCT07442656Recruiting
Frailty and outcomes in older adults with pneumonia
This study looks at how frailty (overall weakness and decline) affects recovery in older adults who come to the emergency room with pneumonia. The goal is to understand what outcomes patients can expect based on their frailty level.
Izmir, BornovaAges 65 years+ - NCT07430345RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Buprenorphine for pain in older adults with broken bones
This trial tests a low-dose pain medicine called buprenorphine for people 65 and older who come to the emergency room with a broken bone. It aims to find a safe way to manage pain in older adults.
Camden, New JerseyAges 65 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 - NCT07391280Recruiting
Finding cancer, COPD, and heart failure early in the ER
This trial tests a computer program that looks at chest X-rays to help doctors spot early signs of cancer, COPD (a lung disease), and heart failure. It aims to catch these conditions sooner so patients can get the right care faster.
GlasgowAges 18 years+ - NCT06842329Recruiting
Can distraction ease injection pain for teens with period pain?
This study tests whether using simple distraction techniques during a shot can reduce pain in teenage girls who come to the emergency room with severe menstrual cramps.
SamsunAges 12–18 - NCT07375914Recruiting
New approach for managing acute low back pain in the ER
This trial tests a comprehensive program that looks at your physical, mental, and social needs to treat sudden low back pain in the emergency room. It may help you get better care and avoid long-term pain.
ParisAges 18–55 - NCT07373509Recruiting
Quick blood test for mild traumatic brain injury in the emergency room
This trial tests a rapid blood test (i-STAT Alinity) to help diagnose mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in people who come to the emergency department after a blow to the head. The goal is to see if this blood test can reduce the need for CT scans.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07361952Recruiting
Drinking fluids vs. IV fluids in the ER
This trial compares drinking fluids by mouth to getting them through an IV for adults in the emergency department who need fluids. It aims to see if oral fluids work just as well, avoiding the need for an IV.
AabenraaAges 18 years+ - NCT07367412Recruiting
Zinc supplements for infection prevention in older hospital patients
This study tests whether giving zinc supplements to older patients (65+) in the hospital can help prevent infections. It is for patients at Herlev Hospital who are not already taking high doses of zinc or receiving certain specialized treatments.
Herlev, CopenhagenAges 65 years+ - NCT07348081Recruiting
Digital support program for caregivers of ER patients
This trial tests a digital program that helps caregivers coordinate and monitor care for adults leaving the emergency department. It may reduce stress and make caring easier.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07335575Recruiting
Study of physical restraint use in the ER
This study looks at how physical restraints were used in the emergency department at a large hospital. If you were restrained during a visit earlier this year, your medical records might help researchers understand and improve safety practices.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07339787Recruiting
How well do ER doctors diagnose TIAs?
This study looks at how well doctors in the emergency room diagnose transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) — temporary, minor strokes that quickly resolve. It aims to improve future care by reviewing records of people who had these symptoms.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07325474Recruiting
Safety planning for teens after a mental health emergency
This study tests a safety planning program for teens who recently visited an emergency room for suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or a mental health crisis. The program helps teens and their families create a plan to stay safe and get support.
Claremont, New HampshireAges 12 years+ - NCT07324980Recruiting
Ultrasound for breathing trouble in the ER
This study tests if a quick ultrasound can help doctors figure out why you are having trouble breathing when you come to the emergency room. It may lead to faster and more accurate care.
NovaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07333131Recruiting
Identifying medicine side effects in older emergency room patients
This study looks at whether certain medicines cause unwanted side effects (iatrogenic drug events) in adults over 65 who come to the emergency department of Hautepierre Hospital. It hopes to find ways to make medications safer for older patients.
StrasbourgAges 66 years+ - NCT07312461Recruiting
Causes and care for children with visible blood in urine
This study looks at children who come to the emergency room with visible blood in their urine (called gross hematuria). It tracks what causes it and how it is managed, which could help doctors give better care.
StrasbourgAges Up to 17 years - NCT07310199Recruiting
Pharmacist support after emergency department discharge
This trial tests if talking with a pharmacist before leaving the emergency department helps manage medications and avoid problems. It may be a good fit if you take multiple medicines regularly, have a chronic condition, or are starting a new high-risk medication.
Al WakrahAges 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+ - NCT07313501Recruiting
Comparing PERC and YEARS for diagnosing pulmonary embolism
This study compares two ways of checking for a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) in the emergency room. It looks at the PERC score and the YEARS algorithm to see if they can help doctors decide when to do a D-dimer test and chest imaging, potentially reducing unnecessary tests.
StrasbourgAges 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+ - NCT07287891Recruiting
Predicting brain causes of dizziness in the ER
This study is observing patients who come to the emergency department with vertigo, dizziness, or unsteadiness. Researchers want to predict which of these symptoms are caused by a brain problem (central nervous system), helping doctors make fast and accurate decisions.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07287085Recruiting
Increasing lung cancer screening in emergency patients
This study tests a program to help emergency department patients get screened for lung cancer. If you smoke or used to smoke, the study will see if a text message reminder can help you schedule a screening test.
Rochester, New YorkAges 50–80 - NCT07278518Recruiting
Emergency department decision aid for buprenorphine
This trial is testing a tool to help people in the emergency department decide whether to start buprenorphine (a medication for opioid use disorder). It's for patients who are not already on medication for their condition.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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+
Hear when a new Emergency Department trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
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.