Clinical trials
Intensive Care Unit Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting intensive care unit patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 244 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06920173RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose vasopressors for shock in the ICU
This study tests whether giving low-dose blood pressure medicines through a standard IV (instead of a larger central line) is safe and effective for patients with shock in the intensive care unit.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06002113Recruiting
Helping older patients share their care goals
This study helps elderly patients (80 or older) in the hospital talk about their wishes for life-sustaining treatments. It aims to make sure your care matches what matters most to you.
Barrie, OntarioAges 80 years+ - NCT04243356Enrolling by invitation
ICU nurse involvement in a post-ICU follow-up clinic
This study looks at whether having ICU nurses actively involved in a follow-up clinic after ICU discharge improves patients’ recovery and follow-up care. It focuses on patients who were cared for in the ICU and the registered nurses who cared for them.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07369258Recruiting
Music to prevent confusion in the ICU for older adults
This trial tests whether listening to music can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older patients in the intensive care unit. If it works, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to protect your thinking during a hospital stay.
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.Ages 65 years+ - NCT07035951Recruiting
Family involvement for very old ICU patients
This study looks at how family members can be involved in making treatment decisions for older patients (75+) in the ICU. It aims to improve care for very old patients who are expected to stay in the ICU for more than 3 days.
LondonAges 75 years+ - NCT07631221Recruiting
Protein Amount in Nutrition for Critically Ill Kidney Patients
This study tests whether different amounts of protein in tube feeding or IV nutrition affect kidney recovery in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with kidney injury. The goal is to find the best protein level to help kidneys heal while patients are critically ill.
Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07193069Recruiting
Metformin overdose in the ICU – signs and dapagliflozin effects
This study looks at patients who are in the ICU after taking too much metformin (a diabetes drug), sometimes along with another drug called dapagliflozin (Farxiga). The goal is to understand how overdose affects the body and what signs doctors should watch for.
Saint-Denis, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06229288RecruitingPhase 3
Pneumonia treatment: amoxicillin alone vs. with clavulanate for adults 65+
This trial compares two antibiotics for older adults hospitalized with pneumonia. It aims to see if amoxicillin alone works as well as amoxicillin combined with clavulanate, which might reduce side effects.
Saint-Nazaire, FranceAges 65 years+ - NCT07761364Recruiting
Contact with family in the intensive care unit
This study looks at how a visit from your main family caregiver affects your body while you are in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to see if having that personal contact can help you feel better and recover.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–59 - NCT07295548Recruiting
Can head and neck flap patients skip the ICU?
This trial compares whether patients recovering from head and neck cancer flap surgery need to stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) or can be safely cared for on a regular surgical ward. The goal is to see if a less intensive recovery is safe and equally effective.
Pavia, LombardyAges Any age - 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+ - NCT06652126Recruiting
Immune status and ICU infections study
This study looks at how having a weakened immune system affects the risk of getting infections with hard-to-treat bacteria in the ICU. Depending on your immune status, you may be placed in a group that helps doctors understand who is most at risk.
LilleAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07098611Recruiting
New tool to predict readiness for breathing tube removal
This study tests a new scoring tool to help doctors decide when a patient on a breathing machine is ready to have the tube removed safely. It is for patients who are currently in the process of being weaned off the ventilator.
Punta ArenasAges 18–89 - NCT05860894Recruiting
Study of new ICU atrial fibrillation
This trial looks at people who develop a new irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation while in the intensive care unit (ICU). It tests an approach to help with that condition after critical illness, aiming to improve outcomes for those affected.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT07868549Enrolling by invitation
Comparing three mouth care methods for intensive care patients
This study tests three different mouth care routines to see which one reduces bacteria in the mouth most effectively. It aims to find a simple way to prevent infections in patients who are very ill in the hospital intensive care unit.
ZagrebAges Any age - NCT07801092Recruiting
Sleep-promotion protocol to prevent delirium in intensive care patients
This trial tests a special sleep-promoting protocol (using eye masks, earplugs, and other measures) to help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in intensive care patients. If you or a loved one are in the ICU, this treatment might help reduce confusion and improve recovery.
Çanakkale, ÇanakkaleAges 18 years+ - NCT07741851Recruiting
Monitoring muscle relaxants in the intensive care unit
This study tests a new way to check how well muscle relaxants are working in intensive care patients. It aims to make sure the monitoring is reliable, which could help doctors adjust treatment better for each patient.
Aix-en-ProvenceAges 18 years+ - NCT07732244Recruiting
Testing a wireless brain oxygen monitor in the NICU
This study is testing a new wireless device that monitors oxygen levels in the brain. It is for babies already using a similar wired monitor, to see if the wireless version works just as well.
Montreal, QuebecAges Any age - NCT07704710Enrolling by invitation
Changing Pulse Oximeter Probe Placement to Prevent Skin Injury in the ICU
This study looks at whether changing the position of the pulse oximeter clip on the finger every so often can help prevent skin injuries (like pressure sores) in ICU patients. It is for adults in intensive care who are deeply unconscious and will be there for several days.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07629297Recruiting
Study of rehabilitation practices for children in intensive care
This research study observes how children and teens recovering in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) receive rehabilitation services like physical therapy. The goal is to understand current practices and identify barriers to care.
Daegu, DaeguAges birth–18 years - NCT07558642Recruiting
Nerve Block to Reduce Confusion in Older ICU Patients
This study tests whether a nerve-blocking injection (stellate ganglion block) can reduce confusion and help restore normal sleep-wake cycles in older adults staying in the intensive care unit. Researchers hope this treatment may help patients recover faster and feel more alert.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 65–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intensive care unit patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 244 recruiting intensive care unit patients 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 unit patients 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 unit patients 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.