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
- 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+ - NCT07330505Recruiting
Checking blood pressure monitor setup in the ICU
This study looks at how doctors set up the blood pressure monitors in the ICU. It checks if the position of the monitor affects the readings, and it may help improve care for patients on breathing machines and blood pressure support.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06709456Recruiting
Draining fluid from lungs in the ICU
This trial tests whether draining fluid that builds up around the lungs helps patients with breathing problems in the intensive care unit. You may be eligible if you are in the ICU, have at least 2 cm of fluid on an ultrasound or CT scan, and need extra oxygen or a breathing machine.
AalborgAges 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06749483Recruiting
Gut bacteria and infection in intensive care patients
This study looks at how gut bacteria affect severe infections in the ICU. It tests whether the microbiome can be a source of sepsis and a target for treatment. If you are critically ill or a long-term sepsis survivor, you might help find new ways to prevent infections.
Jena, ThuringiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06768515Recruiting
Organ donation from brain-dead ICU patients
This study looks at how brain-dead patients are cared for in the ICU before organ donation to see if certain practices help with getting more usable organs. It may help improve the donation process for future patients.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06769308Recruiting
Brain wave guided sedation in ICU patients
This study tests a new way to give pain and sedation medicines in the ICU. It uses a special brain wave monitor (EEG) to help doctors adjust your medicines more precisely, aiming to keep you comfortable and safe.
Ferrara, ItalyAges 18–90 - NCT06770751Recruiting
Family involvement in intensive care
This study looks at how having a family member actively involved in care affects patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). You may be able to join if you are over 18 and have a family member who can help with your care.
IstanbulAges 18 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+ - NCT06785571RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pain relief study for ICU patients on a ventilator
This study tests a painkiller called nalbuphine for ICU patients on a breathing machine. It aims to see if it controls pain as well as or better than usual care, with fewer side effects.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT06791889Recruiting
Tracking bacteria in blood of ICU sepsis patients
This study uses a highly sensitive blood test (DdPCR) to quickly find and monitor harmful bacteria in ICU patients with sepsis, aiming to improve early detection and treatment.
WuhanAges 18 years+ - NCT06810596Recruiting
Comparing two insulin infusion methods for diabetic ICU adults
This trial compares two ways of giving insulin through an IV to adults with diabetes in the intensive care unit to find which works better for controlling blood sugar.
IsmailiaAges 19 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06889974Recruiting
Timing of kidney treatment in tumor lysis syndrome
This study looks at when to start kidney dialysis for patients in the ICU who develop tumor lysis syndrome (a rapid breakdown of cancer cells after chemotherapy that can harm the kidneys). It aims to find the best timing for this treatment.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06895590Recruiting
Testing a new water-based blood pressure cuff
This trial tests a new, very accurate blood pressure cuff that uses water to get a better reading. It is for adults who already need a standard blood pressure cuff and an arterial line as part of their hospital care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06915974Recruiting
Comparing Blood Tests for Sepsis in Burn ICU Patients
This study is comparing two blood tests (Interleukin 6 and Procalcitonin) to find which is better at detecting sepsis (a serious infection) and predicting the risk of death in burn patients in the ICU. If you have moderate burns and are otherwise healthy, this trial could help improve care for burn victims.
CairoAges 25–60 - NCT06960642Recruiting
Dosage of Early Rehab for ICU Patients
This trial tests different amounts of early physical therapy for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to find out how much rehabilitation is best for recovery.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06966869Recruiting
Fentanyl patch absorption in ICU patients
This study looks at how well fentanyl patches work in ICU patients who are not stable. It aims to understand if the patch is absorbed properly in these patients.
Tel Aviv, IsraelAges 18–70 - NCT06983496Recruiting
Telehealth help for ICU recovery after critical illness
This trial tests if a pharmacist and intensive care doctor team can help veterans recover at home after a serious ICU stay, using telehealth visits to manage medications and health issues.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–89 - NCT07005505Recruiting
Comparing two breathing trial methods for ICU patients on ventilators
This study compares two ways to help patients breathe on their own during a spontaneous breathing trial (a test to see if they can come off the ventilator). It aims to find which method works better for adults in the ICU.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 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.
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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.