Clinical trials
ICU clinical trials
Below are recruiting icu clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 277 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07007156Recruiting
Does a positive NECPAL score mean higher risk in the ICU?
This study looks at whether a specific tool, called NECPAL, can help predict if older adults in the ICU are more likely to have a higher risk of dying. NECPAL is a way to identify people who might benefit from extra support or palliative care.
Sant Pere de Ribes, BarcelonaAges 75 years+ - NCT07017517Recruiting
Exercise therapy for weakness after sepsis in the ICU
This trial tests whether adding physical therapy early in the ICU can help people with sepsis regain strength and reduce muscle weakness. It focuses on patients who need a breathing tube for at least a week and have a high level of organ failure.
Santiago, Metropolitan RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07026773Recruiting
How ICU doctors judge CPR appropriateness
This study looks at how well ICU doctors and nurses judge whether CPR (a procedure to restart the heart) is appropriate for patients. It's for healthcare workers already involved in the STEPCARE study.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT07035106Recruiting
Using wearables to track recovery after ICU
This study tests if a wearable device and health summaries can help people recover after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). It is for people who have diabetes or heart problems and left the ICU within the last 2 years.
ViennaAges 18–65 - NCT07052461Recruiting
Blood flow study in ICU patients after heart surgery
This study looks at blood flow patterns in patients after non-emergency heart surgery to see if they relate to recovery in the ICU. It uses a special ultrasound to check blood vessels in the belly and leg.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07052604Recruiting
Antibiotic treatment for a rare pneumonia in ICU patients
This study looks at how well antibiotics work for pneumonia caused by a specific bacterium (Stenotrophomonas maltophilia) in patients who are on breathing machines in the intensive care unit (ICU). It will help doctors choose the best treatment.
Saint-Denis, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07094425Recruiting
Heart function study for ICU patients on breathing machines
This study looks at how the heart is affected in critically ill patients who need a breathing machine. It uses ultrasound and other simple tests to check for heart problems that can happen in the ICU, which may help doctors find and treat them earlier.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07116941Recruiting
Multisensory and cognitive therapy for heart surgery recovery in the ICU
This study tests whether gentle activities like music, scents, and simple brain exercises help people recover faster after open-heart surgery in the ICU. It is designed for patients who are awake, stable, and ready to start moving.
BoluAges 18–80 - NCT07126106Recruiting
Testing a computer program to find sepsis earlier in the ICU
This study tests a new computer program that helps doctors find serious infections (sepsis and bacteremia) earlier in ICU patients. If you join, the program will analyze your health data to see if it can better predict these infections, which could help you get faster treatment.
Seyrantepe, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07136298Recruiting
Spotting seizures in the ICU
This study looks at how well different healthcare professionals can identify seizures in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. It aims to improve seizure detection and care.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges Any age - NCT07149246Recruiting
Nutrition plan by a dietitian for ICU recovery
This study tests whether a personalized nutrition plan from a dietitian for 6 months can help people who have been seriously ill in the ICU recover better. It focuses on patients who had organ failure and who live in Norway.
TromsøAges 18 years+ - NCT07161271Recruiting
Study on a low-flow CO2 removal device for breathing failure
This study looks back at medical records of people who used a special device (ECCO2R) in the ICU to help remove carbon dioxide from the blood. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well for patients with breathing problems.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07163247Recruiting
Pet robot help for ICU patients on a ventilator
This trial tests if spending time with a robotic pet (like a dog or cat) can help patients in the intensive care unit who are having trouble breathing on their own. It is for people who have been on a breathing machine for more than three days and whose first attempt to breathe without it didn't work.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07176624Recruiting
Early prone positioning and tube feeding in ICU
This study tests whether early prone positioning (lying on your stomach) and early tube feeding can help people with severe lung failure in the ICU recover faster. It's for adults with organ failure and severe ARDS who can safely be placed on their stomach.
Changchun, JilinAges 18 years+ - NCT07180407Recruiting
Post-ICU pain study for adults
This study looks at pain after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to understand pain in patients who were urgently admitted to the ICU and stayed for at least two days.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT07182916Recruiting
Why some patients return to the ICU early
This study looks at reasons why patients might need to come back to the intensive care unit (ICU) within a short time after being discharged. It may help doctors improve care and prevent early readmissions.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07183605Recruiting
How different ways of drawing blood from a central line compare for heparin activity
This trial checks whether blood samples taken from a central line using either a syringe flush or a vacuum tube give the same heparin activity results as blood from a vein in the arm. It is designed for patients in the ICU who are on a steady heparin drip.
OrléansAges 18 years+ - NCT07193069Recruiting
Metformin overdose in the ICU – signs and dapagliflozin effects
This study looks at patients who are in the ICU after taking too much metformin (a diabetes drug), sometimes along with another drug called dapagliflozin (Farxiga). The goal is to understand how overdose affects the body and what signs doctors should watch for.
Saint-Denis, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07218484Recruiting
VoiceLove therapy for confusion after ICU surgery
This trial tests if a digital therapy called VoiceLove can help prevent or treat delirium (sudden confusion) in patients recovering from major surgery in the ICU. It also involves family members and care teams in the therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07222007Recruiting
Induction agent choice and survival in ICU patients
This study looks at how the type of medicine used to start sedation in the surgical ICU affects early survival and recovery. It may help doctors choose safer options for critically ill patients.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07232667Recruiting
Digital wellness study for active aging in Taiwan
This study uses digital devices (like an activity tracker and a sensor pad) to help older adults stay active and healthy. It is testing whether these tools can support aging well in Taiwan.
London, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT07243041Recruiting
Code status talks with Muslim ICU families
This study looks at how doctors talk to families about resuscitation wishes in a Muslim ICU setting. It may help improve communication between doctors and families during difficult times.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07262320Recruiting
Kidney treatment in Latin American ICUs
This study looks at how dialysis (renal replacement therapy) is used for patients in intensive care units (ICUs) with severe acute kidney injury in Latin America. Your participation can help improve care for people with kidney problems.
CochabambaAges 18 years+ - NCT07304050Recruiting
Predicting hospital needs for children
This study observes children in general hospital or emergency areas to predict who might need intensive care or other unexpected events. It does not test any new treatment or device, only watches and collects data.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 4 weeks–25 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for icu?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 277 recruiting icu 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 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 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.