Clinical trials
ICU clinical trials
Below are recruiting icu clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 271 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06845865Recruiting
Gut barrier test in ICU patients with organ failure
This study looks at how the gut barrier works in people with severe infections that cause organ failure. It measures intestinal permeability using a simple test, to see if a 'leaky gut' contributes to how sick patients get.
VincennesAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT06827275Recruiting
Early nutrition support in the ICU: a hospital comparison study
This trial compares different ways of providing early nutrition (tube feeding) to adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) who are too sick to eat on their own. It aims to find the best approach to help recovery.
Changchun, JilinAges 18 years+ - NCT06819956RecruitingPhase 3
Lower-dose ketorolac for pain in the ICU
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the pain medicine ketorolac can safely control pain for people in the intensive care unit (ICU). If you are in the ICU and have pain, this study might help find a better way to treat it.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06729502Recruiting
Frailty Scale for Older Adults in the ICU
This study uses a simple picture-based scale to measure frailty in older adults (60+) who were admitted to the intensive care unit. It aims to better understand how frailty affects recovery in this setting.
Petah TikvaAges 60 years+ - NCT06774235RecruitingPhase 3
Interferon gamma to prevent infections in ICU patients
This trial tests if a drug called interferon gamma can help prevent new infections in ICU patients with a weakened immune system. It may help people who have been in the ICU for at least a week and have had multiple organ failure.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06742060Recruiting
Copeptin levels after brain surgery in children
This study follows children after brain surgery to see how a substance called copeptin (a marker in the blood) changes and whether it can help doctors spot a condition that causes too much thirst and urination (diabetes insipidus) early. It may lead to better care for children in the ICU.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4 weeks–18 years - NCT06714240Recruiting
Extra protein to support muscle strength in ICU
This study tests whether giving extra protein through a feeding tube can help ICU patients maintain muscle strength. It may be an option for people who are expected to stay in the ICU for at least a week and need a breathing machine.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06692400Recruiting
Suctioning, pain, and blood markers in intubated patients
This study looks at how routine suctioning of the breathing tube affects pain levels and certain substances in the blood in adults who are on a breathing machine for serious infections like flu, pneumonia, COVID, or sepsis. It may help doctors better understand and manage your comfort during this procedure.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06605079Recruiting
Palliative care support for ICU patients and families
This trial tests whether adding a specialized palliative care team to the ICU can help patients, families, and staff. You or your relative may be eligible if the ICU doctor sees a need for extra support, such as when there is disagreement about treatment or when therapy limits are being considered.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT06605144RecruitingPhase 3
Blood pressure management in critically ill patients
This study tests how best to manage blood pressure in critically ill patients using medicines called vasopressors. It aims to find the safest and most effective blood pressure target for people in the ICU.
Moncton, New BrunswickAges 18 years+ - NCT06586541Recruiting
Family support program for ICU patients
This study tests a program that helps family members take part in caring for their loved ones in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may help families feel more involved and supported during a stressful time.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06581939Recruiting
Early rehab with nutrition after ICU ventilation
This study tests whether starting physical therapy and tailored nutrition early and continuing for a longer time helps people recover after being on a breathing machine and blood pressure support in the ICU.
AlbiAges 18 years+ - NCT06538376Recruiting
New portable chest X-ray for ICU patients
This study tests a new portable chest X-ray that can be used in the ICU to check for problems like fluid in the lungs, trouble breathing, or swallowing issues. It is designed to help doctors see these problems more easily without moving you to the radiology department.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06499389Recruiting
Breathing muscle therapy for hard-to-wean ICU patients
This study tests a special breathing therapy for intensive care patients who are having trouble coming off the ventilator. If you have weak muscles or a weak cough, the therapy aims to strengthen your breathing so you can recover faster.
Lyon, FranceAges 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+ - NCT06452797Recruiting
ICU Staff Predictions for Long-Term Ventilator Patients
This study asks ICU doctors, nurses, or other providers to give their best guess about what will happen to a patient who has been on a breathing machine for two weeks. The goal is to learn how healthcare teams think about recovery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT06409767Recruiting
Early warning system for blood cancer patients on chemo or transplant
This study tests whether a special early warning system can help doctors spot problems sooner in people with blood cancers who are getting strong chemo or a stem cell transplant. The goal is to improve outcomes by catching complications early.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT04507737Recruiting
Rapid response teams for hospitalized patients: who benefits
This trial looks at how hospital rapid response teams should be used and which hospitalized patients benefit most. If you’re an adult on a general ward and need urgent help, the study may help hospitals respond faster in the future.
Hillerød, DanmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT03405779Recruiting
Ultrasound test to measure lung stress in ICU patients
This study tests a new ultrasound method to assess how much strain is happening in the lungs of critically ill adults on a breathing machine. It may help doctors better understand lung stress and guide care in the ICU.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06389773Recruiting
Teamwork training for ICU staff
This study tests a teamwork program to help intensive care unit (ICU) staff work better together, which may improve their well-being and patient safety. If you work in an ICU, you might be able to join.
HarefieldAges 18 years+ - NCT06372314Recruiting
Amino acid needs in premature babies on IV nutrition
This study checks how much of certain proteins (amino acids) premature babies need when they get all their nutrition through an IV. It aims to make sure babies get the right amounts to grow well.
Santa MariaAges 1 day–4 weeks - NCT06322719Recruiting
Comparing two blades for intubation in the ICU
This trial tests which blade (hyperangulated or Macintosh) works better when doctors use a video laryngoscope to place a breathing tube in intensive care patients. It may help improve how intubation is done in the ICU.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 18–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for icu?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 271 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.
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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.