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
- NCT06410664Recruiting
Longer use of heat-moisture exchangers in the ICU
This study tests if keeping a device called a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) on a breathing tube for longer periods is safe and effective for ICU patients who need breathing support. It aims to reduce infections and complications.
Prague, Česká RepublikaAges 18 years+ - NCT06421012Recruiting
Extra oxygen before breathing tube suctioning in the ICU
This study looks at whether giving extra oxygen before a breathing tube suctioning procedure (called tracheal aspiration) helps patients in the ICU who are on a breathing machine. It aims to make the procedure safer and more comfortable.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06427265Recruiting
Recovery after ICU: a long-term study
This study follows people after they leave the ICU to see how they recover over time. It uses computer programs to find patterns and create early warning tools to help doctors spot problems sooner.
Guiyang, GuizhouAges 18–100 - 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+ - NCT06490835Recruiting
Palliative care support for ICU families
This study tests a new way to bring high-quality palliative care (comfort and support for serious illness) to families of patients in the intensive care unit. If you are a family member of a patient with a severe brain injury or advanced organ failure, this study offers extra support and guidance during a difficult time.
Seoul, N/A (Not Applicable)Ages 19 years+ - NCT06501118Recruiting
Oxygen levels in ICU patients on breathing machines
This study tests whether giving a little more oxygen to ICU patients on breathing machines leads to better recovery. It compares usual oxygen levels to a more liberal target to see which is safer and more effective.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06514781Recruiting
Comparing sedation methods for severe pneumonia in the ICU
This study looks at different ways to sedate patients on a breathing machine in the ICU who have severe pneumonia. The goal is to find which approach works best for recovery and comfort.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06531005Recruiting
Checking breathing to predict when a breathing tube can be removed in the ICU
This study looks at how well current breathing measures predict a patient's readiness to have their breathing tube removed in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to make the decision to remove the tube safer and more accurate.
Altindağ, AnkaraAges 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+ - NCT06568536Recruiting
EEG Study to Predict Recovery After Brain Injury
This study uses a special EEG test to measure brain activity in people who are not fully conscious after a recent brain injury. The goal is to find better ways to know if someone will wake up and recover thinking abilities.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 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 - NCT06586541Recruiting
Family involvement in ICU rounds
This study looks at having family members join daily ICU rounds (either in person or online) to help them stay informed and involved in the patient's care. It tests whether this improves communication and support for families.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06588101Recruiting
Improving ICU family member trial participation
This trial tests different ways to help families of ICU patients join and stay in research studies. If you have a loved one in the ICU for more than 48 hours, you may be able to help find better ways to support families like yours.
Montreal, QuebecAges 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+ - 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.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06654895Recruiting
Blood test study for predicting sepsis severity in ICU
This study is testing a new blood test that measures IL-6 levels to help monitor patients with sepsis or septic shock in the ICU. It aims to see if the test can help doctors better understand how severe the infection is and guide treatment.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 22 years+ - NCT06665529Recruiting
Predicting 28-day survival in the ICU
This trial looks at how doctors and nurses predict survival for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit, compared to a standard medical score. It may help understand the accuracy of these predictions.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - NCT06666946Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for sepsis patients in the ICU
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation through thin needles placed in the lower legs (electroacupuncture) can help patients fight sepsis in the ICU. It aims to see if this treatment reduces organ damage and speeds recovery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06667869Recruiting
New monitoring system for sedation in the ICU
This trial tests a new system to monitor sedation in ICU patients who need a breathing tube and sedation for more than a day. It aims to improve care for patients on ventilators.
Santiago, Metropolitana de SantiagoAges 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 - NCT06681649Recruiting
ICU follow-up care for survivors and their caregivers
This study tests a bundle of follow-up care for ICU survivors and their caregivers after leaving the hospital. It aims to improve recovery and support for both patients and their families.
Kingston, OntarioAges 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
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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.