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 261 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05660252Recruiting
Family conversations to reduce refusal of organ donation after ICU care
This study tests whether a structured, shared conversation between the clinical team and the patient’s family can reduce how often families refuse organ donation after life-sustaining treatment is stopped. If you are eligible, the trial may guide how consent discussions are handled during a difficult ICU decision.
Nantes, Pays de la Loire RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05686850Recruiting
Noninvasive breathing support vs high-flow oxygen after ICU extubation
This study compares two breathing supports used after a breathing tube is removed in the ICU: a noninvasive ventilator (mask-based) versus high-flow nasal oxygen. It aims to see which one works better when patients develop breathing trouble soon after extubation.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05696093RecruitingPhase 3
Cotrimoxazole for step-down treatment of ventilator pneumonia
This trial tests whether switching from an initial antibiotic to cotrimoxazole (a specific antibiotic combination) can work as well—or better—for ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients. It aims to see if “de-escalating” antibiotics can control the infection while keeping vital signs stable.
AmiensAges 18 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+ - 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+ - NCT05936710Recruiting
Citrate vs acetate dialysis to prevent low blood pressure
This study compares two types of dialysis fluid (citrate-based vs acetate-based) to see which better helps protect blood pressure during intermittent dialysis. It may help people in intensive care who are at risk of dialysis-related low blood pressure.
BéthuneAges 18 years+ - NCT05950958Recruiting
Preventing ICU confusion with several supportive care steps
This trial tests whether a set of different care steps in the ICU can help prevent delirium, a sudden episode of confusion. It may help people who are at higher risk because they will likely need ICU care for more than a day.
SeoulAges 50 years+ - NCT06289075Recruiting
Predicting ICU and ventilator needs through 2040
This study looks back at patients in the ICU from 2005 to 2023 to better predict how many days future patients might need intensive care or a breathing machine. Understanding these patterns could help hospitals and doctors prepare for future needs.
Cologne, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 1 day–120 years - NCT06692400Recruiting
Suctioning, pain, and blood markers in intubated patients
This study looks at how routine suctioning of the breathing tube affects pain levels and certain substances in the blood in adults who are on a breathing machine for serious infections like flu, pneumonia, COVID, or sepsis. It may help doctors better understand and manage your comfort during this procedure.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06361225Recruiting
Routine RUSH protocol in the ICU
This study looks at what happens when ICU patients are checked every day with a simple ultrasound exam called the RUSH protocol. It may help doctors find problems earlier and improve care.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - NCT06415916Recruiting
Ultrasound to check fluid needs in the ICU
This study uses ultrasound to see if patients in the intensive care unit need additional fluids. It aims to help doctors decide when to give fluids more accurately.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06463899Recruiting
Numbing medicine tubes during bypass surgery
This study tests whether numbing medicine given through two thin tubes placed during heart surgery can help you recover faster and breathe better. It is for adults having on-pump coronary bypass who also have a lung condition or other risk factor.
ReimsAges 75 years+ - NCT06473415Recruiting
Lormetazepam for sleep in the ICU
This trial tests whether a sleep medication called lormetazepam can improve sleep quality and brain activity in ICU patients who are on a breathing machine. It may help if you need sedation and are expected to stay in the ICU for at least two days.
Mitte, State of BerlinAges 18–100 - NCT06607055Recruiting
Immune markers in ICU patients with pneumonia
This study looks at how the immune system reacts in ICU patients on a ventilator who have pneumonia. By measuring immune markers, the researchers hope to better understand and predict complications like ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Aix-en-ProvenceAges 18 years+ - NCT06624618Recruiting
Fast DNA test for sepsis in the ICU
This study tests a quick DNA-based test to find bloodstream infections in ICU patients. If you are getting standard blood cultures for a suspected infection, you may be able to join.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06809868Recruiting
Study of genetic elements in sepsis and aging
This trial looks at how certain genetic elements may affect the immune system in older adults with sepsis. It aims to understand why older patients may respond differently to severe infections.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06848218Recruiting
Music therapy during non-invasive breathing support for children
This study tests if music therapy can help children who are receiving breathing support (non-invasive ventilation) in the pediatric intensive care unit. It aims to reduce stress and discomfort during treatment.
MontpellierAges Up to 17 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+ - NCT06940219Recruiting
Comparing delayed vs. rapid intubation in emergencies
This trial tests whether delaying medication to start breathing support (by waiting 60 seconds after sedation) is safer for critically ill adults needing emergency intubation. Standard practice is to give sedation then immediately insert the tube.
Leipzig, SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT07013175Recruiting
Wise Choices in the Intensive Care Unit
This study looks at how decisions are made in the ICU. It may help improve care for adult patients in Swedish intensive care units.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07059689Recruiting
Comparing breathing support after heart surgery in children
This trial compares two types of breathing support (high-flow nasal cannula vs. non-invasive ventilation) in children who have recently had heart surgery and are at high risk of having trouble breathing after their breathing tube is removed. The goal is to see which method works better to help them breathe on their own.
Jakarta, DKI JakartaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07102407Recruiting
A teaching program to prevent pneumonia from the breathing machine
This trial tests a teaching program for ICU staff and patients to help prevent pneumonia that can develop from being on a breathing machine. If you are on a ventilator, this program may keep you safer.
KaramanAges 18 years+ - NCT07130929Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for muscle weakness after severe stroke
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation technique, called functional electrical stimulation, can help patients recover muscle strength after a severe stroke that left them weak in the arms and legs. It may offer a new way to aid rehabilitation in the early months after stroke.
Florence, FIAges 18–80 - NCT07179276Recruiting
Testing CO₂ gap to guide septic shock treatment
This trial checks if measuring the carbon dioxide gap (a sign of how well blood is flowing to organs) can help doctors improve treatment for people in septic shock. Septic shock is a severe infection that causes very low blood pressure and organ damage.
AngersAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intensive care unit patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 261 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.
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.