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
- 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 - NCT06042621Enrolling by invitation
Improving communication in the ICU for patients, families, and staff
This study looks at how doctors, nurses, and other healthcare team members talk with patients and their families in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to improve understanding and support for everyone involved.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05924126Recruiting
Antibiotics for ICU patients with sepsis
This study looks at treating ICU patients with sepsis (a serious body-wide infection) using antibiotics. It may help doctors understand which antibiotic approach works best for critically ill patients.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - NCT05922085Recruiting
Ultrasound check to spot swallowing trouble after ICU care
This trial tests whether bedside ultrasound can help identify people at risk for swallowing problems that can start after time in the ICU and on a breathing machine. If you’re at risk early, the goal is to guide the care team to take steps sooner to prevent complications.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT05713669Recruiting
Clinic follow-up after ICU care with resident involvement
This study looks at whether having medical trainees (residents) participate in a follow-up clinic after an ICU stay affects patient care and follow-up. You may be eligible if you’re connected to the ICU follow-up clinic and had no death during your ICU stay.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT04658498Recruiting
Respiratory muscle training to help patients come off the ventilator
This trial studies whether exercises for breathing muscles can help people who are having a hard time coming off a breathing machine in the ICU. It may help you breathe with less ventilator support once your body is stable enough.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT07141420Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone tool to help ICU recovery
This study tests whether a smartphone tool can help people recover from the long-term effects of being in the ICU. You might be eligible if you had a recent ICU stay and are comfortable using a smartphone.
Guiyang, GuizhouAges 18–100 - NCT07120672Recruiting
Breathing tube removal success study
This study tests if a new method (PPI) can better predict when a patient is ready to have their breathing tube removed after a trial of spontaneous breathing.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06257329Recruiting
Studying severe COPD flare-ups in the ICU
This trial is looking at patients with a serious worsening of their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who need intensive care. It aims to gather information to help improve treatment for these severe episodes.
Le ChesnayAges 40 years+ - NCT07610356Recruiting
Understanding gut blood-flow problems in ICU patients
This study helps doctors better predict and understand a serious condition where the bowel doesn't get enough blood flow while patients are in the ICU. By identifying warning signs early, the research aims to improve diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Tallinn, TallinnAges 18 years+ - NCT07077174Recruiting
Permissive lung-protective ventilation for critically ill patients on a breathing machine
This trial tests whether a more lenient approach to lung-protective ventilation can improve outcomes for patients who need a breathing machine (ventilator) in the intensive care unit. It aims to find a balance that is safer for the lungs while still being effective.
AlmeloAges 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+ - NCT07491354Recruiting
Predicting chronic pain after ICU trauma
This study looks at how biological, psychological, and social factors might help predict long-term pain after a traumatic injury that required ICU care. If you are an adult with a serious injury and at least one broken bone, you may be eligible.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT05734365Recruiting
COPD patients admitted to ICU after a flare, for registry
This observational study collects information on people with COPD (chronic lung disease) who have a severe flare requiring ICU care. It does not test a new drug, but the data may help doctors better understand severe COPD episodes and ICU outcomes.
Le ChesnayAges 40 years+ - NCT07358039Recruiting
Recruitment maneuver after suctioning in ICU patients on ventilators
This study is testing whether a breathing maneuver after suctioning helps restore lung volume in intensive care patients who are on a ventilator. It may help improve breathing and recovery.
Toulon, VARAges 18 years+ - NCT07339397Recruiting
Joint stiffness in ICU patients on breathing machines
This trial studies how common joint stiffness becomes in ICU patients who are on a breathing machine and cannot move for at least 7 days. It may help doctors better prevent and treat this problem.
Elâzığ, ElaziğAges 18 years+ - NCT06922396Recruiting
Mortality predictors for head trauma patients
This study looks at patients with a traumatic brain injury to find factors that predict death. It may help doctors better understand who is at highest risk.
CairoAges 16–75 - NCT07329530Recruiting
Muscle and metabolism study in ICU survivors
This study looks at muscle and metabolism changes in people who have been in the ICU for at least 7 days after major abdominal surgery. It aims to understand how recovery affects the body.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT07291908Recruiting
Inflammation and mirna-126 in trauma patients
This study looks at a molecule called miRNA-126 in trauma patients to understand how it relates to inflammation severity. It aims to see if miRNA-126 can help predict how trauma affects the body.
Antalya, AğrıAges 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+ - NCT06961227Recruiting
Comparing two breathing machine settings in the ICU
This trial compares two different ways a breathing machine can help you breathe. It uses a special imaging technique to see which method works better for patients in the intensive care unit.
SanliurfaAges 18 years+ - NCT07239687Recruiting
Comparing two propofol sedation methods for ICU patients on ventilators
This study compares two computer-controlled methods for delivering propofol sedation to ICU patients on a breathing machine. It aims to determine which method provides safer and more effective sedation for critically ill patients.
AnkaraAges 18 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.