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
- NCT07799454Recruiting
Skin sensor study for ICU patients needing blood oxygen checks
This study tests a new adhesive sensor that measures blood oxygen through the skin without needing as many blood draws. It may help ICU patients get faster, more comfortable oxygen monitoring.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT07780526Recruiting
Predicting intensive care needs after surgery
This study looks at whether anesthesiologists can predict which patients will need intensive care after surgery or a procedure. It may help improve how doctors plan care for patients after operations.
VanAges 18 years+ - NCT07770347Enrolling by invitation
Sepsis and the immune system study
This study looks at how the immune system works in people who are critically ill with sepsis. By understanding these changes, doctors hope to find better ways to treat this serious condition.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07762196Recruiting
Does listening to music reduce distress after intensive care?
This study tests whether listening to a personalised music playlist helps adults feel less distressed after a stay in intensive care or a high dependency unit. It could provide a simple way to support emotional recovery at home.
Kirkcaldy, FifeAges 18 years+ - NCT05844579Recruiting
Early breathing and mobilization support for ICU lung injury
This study looks at whether starting early movement and breathing-related care while in the ICU helps people with ARDS (a serious lung condition). You may be eligible if you recently needed a breathing machine and are expected to need it for a bit longer.
TokyoAges 16 years+ - NCT06569901Recruiting
Hope after ICU: A support study
This study tests a program to help patients feel more hopeful and supported after leaving the intensive care unit (ICU). If you were in the ICU for more than 48 hours and can talk and use video calls, you may be able to join.
Drammen, AkershusAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT07734298Recruiting
Ultrasound vs. scope for swallowing problems after ICU breathing tube
This study compares two ways to check swallowing after a breathing tube is removed in the ICU: one uses an ultrasound machine, the other uses a small camera through the nose. If you qualify, you may help doctors find the best method to spot swallowing issues early.
Querétaro City, QuerétaroAges 18 years+ - NCT05990491Recruiting
Pituitary function after recovery from septic shock in ICU survivors
This study checks how well the pituitary gland (a small gland in your brain that controls hormones) works after you recover from a severe infection that caused dangerously low blood pressure (septic shock). It aims to see if the gland was affected during your ICU stay.
Lucknow, Uttar PradeshAges 18–80 - NCT07709975Recruiting
Pain relief and early movement for older ICU patients
This study tests different ways to manage pain and help older patients get moving again sooner after major surgery. If you are 65 or older and in the ICU, this trial may help you recover more comfortably and quickly.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT07707765Recruiting
Early help after sepsis in the ICU to prevent PTSD
This study tests whether early psychological support after sepsis in the ICU can reduce the chance of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you recently left the ICU after sepsis, you may be able to join.
AshkelonAges 18–120 - 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+ - NCT07673250Enrolling by invitation
Personalized breathing settings for ECMO patients
This study tests whether personalized breathing machine settings can improve outcomes for people on ECMO (a heart-lung support machine). It is designed for patients who have had or are waiting for a lung or heart transplant.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06671795Recruiting
ICU Biobank: Learning about recovery after the ICU
This study collects samples and information from people who spent at least two days in the ICU. The goal is to understand long-term health problems that can happen after a serious illness, like muscle weakness or memory trouble.
ViennaAges 18–65 - NCT06680895Recruiting
FeNO study in ICU patients with breathing support
This study measures a lung inflammation marker called FeNO in ICU patients on a breathing machine. It may help doctors understand lung health and guide treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07649876Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety in Critically Ill Patients
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset—which shows calming scenes like nature—can help reduce anxiety, agitation, and confusion in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. The goal is to see if VR can help patients feel more comfortable during their recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07643597Recruiting
Managing fluid removal in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury
This study looks at how to safely remove excess fluid from patients in the ICU who have sudden kidney failure and are on a special blood-filtering machine (CRRT). Researchers want to understand which patients have trouble tolerating fluid removal and how to prevent complications.
SalvadorAges 18 years+ - NCT07632716Recruiting
Blood marker to predict ICU patient outcomes
This study measures a specific blood protein (carbohydrate-deficient transferrin) when patients arrive at the hospital to see if it can predict how well they'll do in the intensive care unit. Understanding this marker might help doctors better plan care for critically ill patients.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06695078Recruiting
Nutrition study for children in the PICU
This trial looks at how nutrition is given to children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), especially for those who stay longer than 3 days. The goal is to find better ways to support their recovery.
AdelaideAges birth–18 years - NCT06702813Recruiting
High-frequency vibration breathing treatment for ICU patients
This trial tests a device called MetaNeb that delivers high-frequency vibrations to help clear mucus and open collapsed air sacs in the lungs. It is designed for patients in the ICU who are awake, alert, and have trouble breathing or need extra oxygen.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1.5 years–80 years - NCT07611721Recruiting
Testing a glucose monitor in critically ill surgery patients
This study tests whether a wearable glucose monitor (Dexcom G7) works well in patients in intensive care after major abdominal surgery or organ transplant who need insulin therapy. The monitor measures blood sugar continuously to help doctors manage insulin doses more safely.
PragueAges 18 years+
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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.
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.