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
- NCT06387667Recruiting
Fungal lung infections in ICU patients with weak immune systems
This study looks at different types of fungi that may cause serious lung infections in patients with weakened immune systems in the ICU. It aims to find out which fungi are present and which antifungal drugs can kill them.
AsyutAges 18 years+ - NCT07481773Recruiting
Blood test to guide antibiotic decisions in the ICU
This trial uses a new blood test (called BV test) to help doctors decide if antibiotics should be stopped or continued for ICU patients with suspected or confirmed infections. It aims to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use while keeping patients safe.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07183592Recruiting
Changing IV tubing in the ICU: does less often harm?
This trial compares changing the tubing attached to central lines every 4 days versus every 7 days, to see if less frequent changes cause more infections. If you have a central line in the ICU that will stay in for at least a week, this study may help decide the safest schedule.
Saint-Pierre, La RéunionAges 18 years+ - NCT07538102Recruiting
Breathing Exercises for Ventilated ICU Patients
This study tests whether specialized breathing exercises can help strengthen the breathing muscle (diaphragm) in patients on breathing machines in the ICU. Researchers will measure changes in the diaphragm's thickness and function.
Çorum, CentreAges 18 years+ - NCT07372924RecruitingPhase 2
Medicine for comfort during extended breathing tube use in the ICU
This trial tests a medicine called tegileridine fumarate to help patients who need a breathing tube for a long time in the ICU feel more comfortable. It may be an option if you or your loved one have been on a ventilator for several days.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT03580733RecruitingPhase 3
Caspofungin vs placebo for yeast infection in the belly (ICU)
This Phase 3 trial studies whether caspofungin (an antifungal medicine) helps treat suspected or confirmed yeast (candidiasis) infections inside the abdomen in ICU patients after surgery. You would either receive caspofungin or a placebo, and the goal is to see which option works better and is safe.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT03822949Recruiting
Bright light exposure during heart surgery for better recovery
This trial tests whether using bright light at the right time during and after heart surgery helps patients recover more comfortably. It focuses on people having a specific type of open-heart surgery and checks certain heart rhythm and safety factors.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–90 - NCT05807997Recruiting
Looking at outcomes of patients not admitted to ICU
This retrospective study reviews people who were evaluated by the general ICU team but were not admitted to the ICU between 2018 and 2023. It looks at their medical characteristics and outcomes to help understand who may or may not need ICU care.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - NCT05865314Recruiting
Nutrition plus early therapy for adults in long ICU stays
This trial studies whether a planned nutrition plan, along with early physiotherapy (physical therapy), can improve outcomes for adults who expect to stay in the ICU for at least 7 days. It includes people who need feeding through a tube and/or special IV nutrition while on a breathing machine.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT05891873Recruiting
Study delirium during ICU care for stroke patients
This study looks at “delirium,” a sudden confusion that can happen during critical care, in people receiving ICU treatment for stroke. It includes both adults and children in specific ICU settings and may help clinicians better prevent or manage confusion during recovery.
BrnoAges Any age - NCT05984069Recruiting
Fatigue and frailty after ICU stay
This study looks at how feeling weak or frail after an ICU stay affects tiredness. It aims to find better ways to help people recover from serious illness.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT06054828Recruiting
Modified ICU program to prevent confusion
This trial tests a special program for people in the ICU who are on a breathing machine. The program aims to prevent confusion and help patients recover better.
Taipei, National Taiwan UniversityAges 18 years+ - NCT06184945Recruiting
Study of ICU staffing and support strategies
This study looks at how different staffing and support strategies may help patients who need a breathing machine in the ICU. Researchers want to see if these approaches can improve care and recovery.
Iowa City, IowaAges 19 years+ - NCT06193980Recruiting
ICU recovery exercise test study
This trial looks at how well your heart and lungs work together after a long stay in the ICU on a breathing machine. It uses a simple exercise test to check your recovery after leaving the hospital.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06452966Recruiting
Traditional Chinese medicine for organ failure in ICU
This trial is studying whether adding traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to standard care can help patients in the surgical ICU recover from organ failure. It looks at how TCM might support your body's organs during critical illness.
TaichungAges 20 years+ - NCT07691710Enrolling by invitation
Blood gases and pressure injury risk in ICU patients
This study looks at how blood oxygen levels and other measures relate to the risk of pressure injuries (bedsores) in people staying in the intensive care unit for at least 3 days. It may help find ways to prevent these injuries.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06513130Recruiting
Checkup after ICU for adults 75 and older
This study looks at how well older adults (75+) do after leaving the intensive care unit. It will test a simple checkup done at discharge to see if it helps doctors plan better care.
StrasbourgAges 75 years+ - NCT06627894Recruiting
Online therapy for depression after ICU stay
This trial tests if an online cognitive behavioral therapy program can help reduce depression and slow down thinking and memory problems in older adults who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU). It looks at whether treating depression can protect your brain health after a serious illness.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 50 years+ - NCT06642636Recruiting
Virtual reality before ICU for lung transplant patients
This study tests if a virtual reality experience before entering the ICU can help prepare you. It is for people waiting for a lung transplant.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18–71 - NCT06997822Recruiting
Recovery program for ICU survivors
This trial tests a program to help people who were on a breathing machine in the ICU recover after leaving the hospital. It uses a smartphone app to guide your recovery at home.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07025629RecruitingPhase 3
Dapagliflozin after ICU discharge for heart and kidney health
This study tests if the drug dapagliflozin (a medicine that helps protect the heart and kidneys) can improve recovery in patients who needed a breathing machine or blood pressure support in the ICU. If you qualify, you would take the drug after leaving the ICU to see if it lowers the risk of heart or kidney problems.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07119411Recruiting
Early ICU Warning System for Deterioration
This trial tests a system that gives ICU staff an early alert when a patient's condition might get worse. If you are already in the ICU, the study uses your medical data to see if the alert can help catch problems sooner.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07129174Recruiting
Lung bacteria changes in neurosurgery ICU patients with breathing tubes
This study looks at how tiny organisms in the lungs (the lung microbiome) change in neurosurgery patients who need a breathing tube in the ICU. It aims to see if these changes affect recovery or outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07130929Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for muscle weakness after severe stroke
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation technique, called functional electrical stimulation, can help patients recover muscle strength after a severe stroke that left them weak in the arms and legs. It may offer a new way to aid rehabilitation in the early months after stroke.
Florence, FIAges 18–80
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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.
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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.