Clinical trials
ICU Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting icu patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 136 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06832306Recruiting
Diaphragm pacing for breathing support in ICU
This trial tests a device that helps stimulate the diaphragm to improve breathing in patients who need a ventilator. It's for people with new breathing problems who have been in the ICU on a ventilator for less than 4 days.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06467708Recruiting
Ear Stimulation for ICU Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
This study tests a very small electrical device placed on the ear to see if it can help people with traumatic brain injury recover in the intensive care unit (ICU). The device sends gentle pulses to a nerve that may calm inflammation and improve brain function.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06085690Recruiting
Reducing bloodstream infections from ICU catheters
This study tests a new method to prevent infections from central lines (special IVs placed in large veins) in intensive care units. If you have a central line in place for more than 24 hours, this research may help improve your safety by finding better ways to avoid catheter-related bloodstream infections.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05843786RecruitingPhase 3
Interferon gamma for ventilator pneumonia in ICU
This trial tests whether a medicine called interferon gamma can improve outcomes in adults with a first episode of pneumonia that develops after being on a ventilator in the ICU. It is designed for specific ICU timing, infection severity, and immune marker levels, and it compares treatment on top of standard care.
LimogesAges 18 years+ - NCT05807178Recruiting
Light treatment to stabilize sleep-wake rhythm in ICU delirium
This trial tests whether controlled bright light in the ICU can improve confusion and the sleep-wake rhythm in adults who develop delirium. If it works, it may help patients become more clear-minded sooner while they recover in intensive care.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT05188092Recruiting
Lung ultrasound to guide fluid removal in ICU patients
This trial tests whether using a quick scan of the lungs (lung ultrasound) helps ICU teams safely remove the right amount of extra body fluid. It aims to improve care for people who have just been put on a breathing machine but are expected to need it longer than a day.
Arnhem, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05602662Recruiting
Music to help sedate adults on a breathing machine
This trial looks at whether listening to music can help make “pharmacological sedation” (medicine to help you relax/sleep) easier or more comfortable for adults in the ICU who are on a ventilator (breathing machine). It may help improve comfort during critical care treatment.
Karlstad, Värmland CountyAges 18–100 - NCT05525702Recruiting
VR sessions to lower confusion in ICU patients
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) activities can reduce delirium—new, sudden confusion—in people staying in the ICU. It may help patients feel clearer and more oriented during a longer ICU stay.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT04876742Recruiting
Wheat beer to help prevent confusion in ICU patients
This study tests whether drinking wheat beer can lower the risk of delirium, a sudden confusion that can happen in intensive care. If you’re at higher risk and can take the study drink safely, this could help you avoid or reduce delirium.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT04723654Recruiting
Wearable sensors to monitor vital signs in kids
This trial tests wearable smart sensors that continuously track vital signs in children in the hospital (especially the ICU). It may help doctors watch changes sooner and learn how well the sensors work on children during care.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 18 years - NCT06791889Recruiting
Tracking bacteria in blood of ICU sepsis patients
This study uses a highly sensitive blood test (DdPCR) to quickly find and monitor harmful bacteria in ICU patients with sepsis, aiming to improve early detection and treatment.
WuhanAges 18 years+ - NCT07751237Recruiting
Ultrasound of the diaphragm during breathing machine weaning
This study uses ultrasound to look at how well your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) is working while you are on a breathing machine. The goal is to see if this can help doctors predict when you can safely breathe on your own and leave the ventilator sooner.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT07744321Recruiting
Bacteria in stool during long ICU stays
This study looks at how certain bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae) change over time in the stool of ICU patients staying at least 28 days. It aims to understand why these infections occur and how they evolve, which could help improve future care.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT07694687Recruiting
Studying a tool to spot confusion in intensive care patients
This study tests a new way to check for delirium (sudden confusion) in patients staying in the intensive care unit (ICU). It also looks at how family members can help spot these changes, so the care team can help sooner.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06666946Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for sepsis patients in the ICU
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation through thin needles placed in the lower legs (electroacupuncture) can help patients fight sepsis in the ICU. It aims to see if this treatment reduces organ damage and speeds recovery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06838598Recruiting
Studying biofilm on arterial catheters in the ICU
This study looks at the buildup of bacteria on arterial catheters (thin tubes placed in an artery) used in intensive care. By understanding these biofilms, doctors may find better ways to prevent infections.
Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéAges 18 years+ - NCT07404813Enrolling by invitation
Do family voices affect brain chemistry and pain in ICU patients?
This study tests whether hearing a family member's voice can change natural brain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) and reduce pain for people in the intensive care unit who are in a coma but can still react. It may help improve comfort during recovery.
Malatya, MalatyaAges 18–65 - NCT07303335Enrolling by invitation
Sarcopenia in ICU patients on long-term ventilation
This study checks for muscle loss (sarcopenia) in ICU patients who need a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation). It aims to track how muscle health changes during hospital stay.
Terrassa, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07483710Recruiting
CT scan muscle test in ICU for septic shock
This study looks at whether a CT scan of the lower back muscle, taken when you first arrive in the intensive care unit for septic shock, can help predict recovery three months later. It may help doctors better understand how muscle health affects survival.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT07788144Enrolling by invitation
Blood-cleaning therapy for severe belly infections
This study tests a blood-cleaning treatment to remove harmful toxins from the blood of people with severe abdominal infections. It might help their organs recover faster.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT07646249Recruiting
Best breathing support after surgery in the ICU
This study compares different ways of helping patients breathe after surgery while they're being moved to the intensive care unit. Researchers want to find the safest and most effective method for patients who need a breathing tube.
Alessandria, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06770751Recruiting
Family involvement in intensive care
This study looks at how having a family member actively involved in care affects patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). You may be able to join if you are over 18 and have a family member who can help with your care.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07303855Recruiting
Better fluid management after major abdominal surgery
This study compares two ways of giving fluids to people after major abdominal surgery in the ICU. It will see if using a measure of how much blood the heart pumps (cardiac index) is better than the usual method based on vein pressure.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 18–65 - NCT06920173RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose vasopressors for shock in the ICU
This study tests whether giving low-dose blood pressure medicines through a standard IV (instead of a larger central line) is safe and effective for patients with shock in the intensive care unit.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for icu patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 136 recruiting icu patients 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 icu patients 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 icu patients 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.
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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.