Clinical trials
Intensive Care (ICU) clinical trials
Below are recruiting intensive care (icu) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 198 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03984656RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve-block pain control during lung fluid drainage in ICU
This trial tests whether a specific pain-relief nerve block (given with numbing medicine) can make pleural drainage in the ICU more comfortable. It may help reduce pain during the procedure for people who are awake and breathing on their own.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07457554Recruiting
Can respiratory quotient help ICU patients on ventilators?
This study looks at whether using a simple measurement called the respiratory quotient (a sign of how your body is using fuel) can help doctors make better decisions for patients on a breathing machine in the ICU. It may lead to safer, more personalized care.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 18–85 - NCT06969443Recruiting
Studying rehab practices in the intensive care unit
This study watches how patients in the intensive care unit are helped to move and strengthen their muscles (rehabilitation) during their stay. It does not give any new treatment or medicine, but simply documents what usual care looks like for people who need a breathing tube for more than two days.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07837128Recruiting
Gentle breathing support in intensive care
This trial tests two ways of using a breathing machine (ventilator) in the ICU. One method is more gentle on the lungs, and the goal is to see if it helps patients recover faster.
Amsterdam, NLAges 18 years+ - NCT07511322Enrolling by invitation
PechaKucha nutrition training for ICU nurses
This trial tests if a quick-paced teaching method called PechaKucha helps intensive care unit nurses learn about feeding patients better. It is for nurses who want to improve their skills.
SanliurfaAges 18 years+ - NCT07467551Recruiting
Pain scale study for patients on breathing machines
This study tests a pain scale for patients who are on a breathing machine and cannot speak. It aims to help doctors better recognize pain in these patients.
IstanbulAges 18–85 - NCT06341062Recruiting
Ultrasound test for kidney injury in the ICU
This study tests whether a special ultrasound with a contrast dye can help doctors better assess acute kidney injury (a sudden drop in kidney function) in patients in the intensive care unit. If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with acute kidney injury within 24 hours of ICU admission, this imaging test may help guide care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT06172491Recruiting
Automated tool to measure ICU delirium severity
This study tests a computerized tool that automatically measures how severe delirium (sudden confusion) is for ICU patients. Researchers want to see if it can help monitor and manage delirium better without adding extra work for nurses.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 50 years+ - NCT05804773Recruiting
Studying brain blood flow changes when blood pressure changes
This study looks at how blood flow in the brain changes when blood pressure rises or falls in people in the ICU. It may help doctors understand safer ways to manage blood pressure in critically ill patients.
Paris, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05211661Recruiting
Diaphragm health during breathing machine support
This study looks at how the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) changes when a person is on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit. It may help doctors understand how to better support breathing and recovery.
AachenAges 18–75 - NCT06586528Recruiting
Increasing Family Engagement in ICU Care
This trial helps families get more involved in the care of their loved ones in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It's testing ways to improve communication and support for both patients and their families during a difficult time.
Montreal, QuebecAges 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+ - NCT07806422Recruiting
Virtual reality to prevent confusion in ICU
This trial tests if virtual reality can help prevent confusion (delirium) during an ICU stay. It uses relaxing activities to keep the mind clear, which may help you recover faster and with fewer complications.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06977555Enrolling by invitation
Talking with ICU patients on a breathing machine
This study looks at how nurses and doctors communicate with patients who are awake but on a breathing machine (ventilator) in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to improve communication and make the experience better for patients.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06586541Recruiting
Family support program for ICU patients
This study tests a program that helps family members take part in caring for their loved ones in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may help families feel more involved and supported during a stressful time.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06830369Recruiting
Virtual reality for comfort after major surgery in the ICU
This study tests if using virtual reality can help you feel more comfortable while recovering in the intensive care unit (ICU) after major surgery. If you are having heart or major abdominal surgery and will stay in the ICU for at least 2 days, you may be able to try a VR program to see if it eases your stay.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07842510Recruiting
Controlled oxygen for copd flare-ups in the icu
This trial tests whether giving oxygen in a carefully controlled way (using a target range) works better than standard oxygen treatment for people in the ICU with a COPD flare-up. It aims to see if the controlled approach leads to better outcomes, like helping you recover faster.
Mahdia, Mahdia GovernorateAges 40 years+ - NCT06373341Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab for arm and hand after ICU stay
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) games can help you regain movement and strength in your arms and hands after a long hospital stay in the ICU. It is designed for people who live in the Frisian region of the Netherlands and can understand Dutch.
Leeuwarden, Provincie FrieslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07469072RecruitingPhase 2
Nafamostat doses for dialysis blood thinning in ICU
This trial is testing different doses of a blood thinner called nafamostat in patients who are in the ICU and need continuous kidney dialysis (CRRT). The goal is to find which dose works best to prevent clots in the dialysis machine without causing bleeding problems.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07384585Recruiting
Light therapy study for children in the ICU
This study tests whether light therapy can help children in the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) feel better and recover. A parent or guardian must be at the bedside and speak English.
Columbus, OhioAges 4–17 - NCT06683781Recruiting
Breathing machine settings and weaning success study
This study looks at how breathing machine settings and monitoring can help predict if a patient will successfully come off the ventilator. It may help doctors choose better settings for patients who are ready to try breathing on their own.
Buenos AiresAges 18–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intensive care (icu)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 198 recruiting intensive care (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 intensive care (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 intensive care (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.