Clinical trials
Emergency Department clinical trials
Below are recruiting emergency department clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 179 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06769880Recruiting
Heart health screening and referral for early stage heart failure
This study tests whether bedside ultrasound and community health workers can help find early, symptom-free heart failure in the emergency department. If you have risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity, you may be able to get early screening and support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 45 years+ - NCT06785272RecruitingPhase 3
Magnesium for children with asthma in the ER
This trial tests if giving magnesium sulfate through an IV helps children with moderate to severe asthma attacks in the emergency department. If your child is between 2 and 17 years old and still has trouble breathing after three puffs of standard asthma medicine, this study may be an option.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 2–17 - NCT06827288Recruiting
Helping emergency patients with opioid use disorder
This study tests different ways to help people who come to the emergency department with opioid use disorder. It aims to find which support strategies work best to connect them with ongoing care and reduce harm.
Colton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06834646Recruiting
Comparing emergency care outcomes for cancer patients
This study looks at how cancer patients fare in different emergency departments over 30 days. It aims to find which settings lead to better outcomes for people with active cancer or who finished treatment less than a year ago.
ParisAges 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 - NCT06845826Recruiting
Quick Troponin Test in the ER for Chest Pain
This trial is checking a quick bedside blood test (troponin) for people who come to the emergency room with chest pain. It aims to see if the test can help doctors decide faster if you are having a heart attack.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18–75 - NCT06872190Recruiting
CDS tool for opioid use disorder in the ED
This trial tests a clinical decision support tool for emergency department providers at UCSF. It helps doctors give better care that considers social needs alongside opioid use treatment. The study will ask providers and patients about how well this tool works.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06889792Recruiting
Preventing disease with healthy lifestyle screening in the ER
This trial tests if screening and education in the emergency department can help people adopt healthier habits to prevent long-term diseases. You may join if you have at least one unhealthy behavior like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, poor diet, or not exercising.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06903442Recruiting
Helping ER chest pain patients understand heart risk
This study is testing a new way to talk with people about their heart health after they come to the Emergency Room with chest pain. It aims to help you understand your risk and what you can do to prevent future problems.
EdinburghAges 18 years+ - NCT06961058Recruiting
Telehealth vs. in-person follow-up for opioid addiction treatment
This study compares follow-up care after an emergency department visit for opioid addiction: either through telehealth (video visits) or in-person appointments. The goal is to see which method helps people stay in treatment after they leave the ED.
El Centro, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06986863Recruiting
Digital snapshot to reduce restraint use in ER
This study tests using a special digital picture or video (a 'snapshot') to help Emergency Department staff understand and care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The goal is to reduce the use of restraints and make the visit a better experience for you or your loved one.
New Hyde Park, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07002450Recruiting
CT scan to check for clots before heart shock therapy
This trial uses a CT scan of the left atrium to check for blood clots before a procedure called cardioversion (an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm). The goal is to see if the CT scan can safely replace other imaging methods in the emergency department, helping to speed up treatment.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07028398Recruiting
Study on nudges for ambulatory sensitive conditions
This trial tests whether gentle reminders (nudges) can help people aged 30+ with certain health conditions get better follow-up care. It's aimed at conditions that can often be managed without a hospital stay.
Danville, PennsylvaniaAges 30 years+ - NCT07036146Recruiting
Study of S100B changes after head trauma in the ER
This study looks at changes in a protein called S100B in people who come to the emergency room with a head injury. It is an observational study, meaning no treatment is given; researchers just take blood samples to see how S100B levels change, which might help doctors better understand head injuries.
Milan, MilanoAges Up to 100 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+ - NCT07054892Recruiting
Ankle sprain: how it affects your daily life
This study checks how an ankle sprain affects your daily life and well-being. If you came to the Saint-Brieuc emergency room with a twisted or sprained ankle (no broken bone or need for surgery), researchers will ask you about your recovery and quality of life over time.
Saint-BrieucAges 18 years+ - NCT07074912Recruiting
Prescription fever medicine to reduce ER return visits
This study tests whether giving a prescription for fever-reducing medicine (like Tylenol or ibuprofen) when children leave the emergency room helps prevent them from having to return to the ER for fever. If your child is being sent home with a fever, this study wants to see if having the medicine on hand makes a difference.
Austin, TexasAges 6 months–3 years - NCT07086560Recruiting
Comparing diltiazem and adenosine for SVT in the ER
This study compares how patients feel about two common medicines (adenosine and diltiazem) used to treat a fast heart rhythm called SVT in the emergency department. If you were treated for SVT in the ER, you may be able to share your experience through a survey.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–100 - NCT07097337Recruiting
Quick fibrinogen test for trauma patients with heavy bleeding
This trial checks if a fast bedside test for fibrinogen (a protein that helps blood clot) can help guide treatment for trauma patients who are actively bleeding. It may lead to better care in the emergency department.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 16 years+ - NCT07111000Recruiting
Epley maneuver for dizziness in the emergency room
This study tests whether a simple head movement called the Epley maneuver can help treat dizziness caused by a common inner ear condition (BPPV) in the emergency room. If you have short episodes of vertigo that last less than 2 minutes, you may be able to join.
BeirutAges 18 years+ - NCT07121270Recruiting
Sleep treatment after trauma in the ER
This study tests a sleep-focused treatment for people who have experienced a violent trauma (like an assault) in the past few days and are at risk for mental health problems. The goal is to help improve sleep and reduce distress after a traumatic event.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07129902Recruiting
Reward program to support opioid medication after ER
This study tests if a reward-based program (called contingency management) helps people stick with their medication for opioid use disorder (like buprenorphine or methadone) after an emergency department visit.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT07134985Recruiting
Children who leave the ER without being seen
This study looks at why some children leave the emergency department before getting treatment. It may help improve care for families.
HaderaAges Up to 17 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emergency department?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 179 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.