Clinical trials
Intensive Care Unit clinical trials
Below are recruiting intensive care unit 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
- 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 - NCT07460141Recruiting
Blood tests to predict death risk after surgery in the ICU
This study is looking at whether certain blood tests can help predict the risk of death after surgery in ICU patients. If you have had surgery and are now in the ICU, your blood samples may help doctors learn more.
TrabzonAges 18 years+ - NCT07449416Recruiting
Ceribell Delirium Monitor Study in ICU Patients
This pilot study tests a special brain monitor (called Ceribell EEG) to see if it can help detect delirium in ICU patients. Delirium is a state of confusion that can happen during a serious illness, and this monitor may help doctors catch it early.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07425418Recruiting
Baby skin risk test for NICU babies
This study tests a new tool to check the risk of skin injuries (pressure injuries) in newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. Your baby might be helped by better prevention and care.
Pavia, PaviaAges Up to 4 weeks - 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+ - 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 - NCT05451875Recruiting
Check how well a skin patch records vital signs in children
This study tests whether a small skin patch (connected to a device) can accurately record vital signs in children who need close monitoring in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It may help improve how doctors track a child’s heart rate, breathing, and other key signs.
Montreal, QuebecAges 1 day–18 years - NCT07323472Recruiting
Body positioning and breathing in critically ill patients on ventilators
This study tests whether turning patients on their side affects their breathing and lung health. It aims to improve care for people who need a breathing machine.
Recife, PernamuAges 18 years+ - NCT07307027Recruiting
Feeding plan for children in intensive care
This study tests a step-by-step feeding plan (enteral nutrition) for children in the pediatric ICU to see if it improves their recovery. It might help if your child is critically ill and can receive nutrition through a tube.
Cairo, AbbasiaAges 1 month–16 years - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07284888Recruiting
Prone positioning for ARDS patients on ventilators
This study looks at how placing patients on their stomach (prone positioning) affects those with serious lung failure (ARDS) who are on a breathing machine. It aims to learn more about the best practices for this treatment in the ICU.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07269132Enrolling by invitation
Multimedia program to help ICU nurses with chemo care
This trial is testing a new computer program designed to teach intensive care unit (ICU) nurses about chemotherapy and improve their confidence in giving chemo to patients. It's not a treatment trial for patients, but a study to help nurses learn better.
TainanAges 18 years+ - NCT06901050Recruiting
A study of FAST HUGS care for ICU patients with low oxygen
This trial tests a special care bundle called 'FAST HUGS' to see if it helps people in the ICU with low oxygen levels get better sooner. It focuses on patients in the Chest Intensive Care Unit who have trouble getting enough oxygen.
ErzurumAges 18–100 - NCT07239687Recruiting
Comparing two propofol sedation methods for ICU patients on ventilators
This study compares two computer-controlled methods for delivering propofol sedation to ICU patients on a breathing machine. It aims to determine which method provides safer and more effective sedation for critically ill patients.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07233304Recruiting
Lung opening procedure safety in children on breathing machines
This trial tests a lung opening procedure (alveolar recruitment maneuver) in children on a breathing machine to see if it's safe and helpful. It compares how well the procedure works with different machine settings.
Canuelas, Buenos AiresAges 1 month–14 years - NCT07234201Recruiting
Virtual reality for ICU mobility
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (a special headset) can help people in the intensive care unit (ICU) move more and recover better. It is for adults who have been in the ICU for at least 3 days and have trouble moving.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07233837Recruiting
Cleaning ICU surfaces with hydrogen peroxide and UV light
This trial tests a new way to clean surfaces in intensive care units (ICUs) using hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet (UV) light. It aims to see if this method reduces infections in patients.
Barbalha, CearáAges 18 years+ - NCT07230041Recruiting
Antibiotic removal during kidney therapy in the ICU
This trial studies how much certain antibiotics (meropenem, linezolid, and daptomycin) are removed when you're on a special blood-filtering machine called continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for severe kidney injury. The results could help doctors give the right dose of antibiotics to treat infections effectively.
Milan, ItaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07220733RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exoskeleton rehab after chest surgery in the ICU
This trial tests whether a self-balancing exoskeleton can help people who had chest surgery and are weak (bedbound or nearly so) start walking earlier in the ICU. It aims to see if it is safe and possible to use this device for rehabilitation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04176094Recruiting
Trial of ICU overnight resident scheduling plans
This study tests whether changing how ICU residents are scheduled for overnight shifts affects training and ICU operations. It looks at participating adult ICU patients and the residents and staff who work overnight during the study periods.
Toronto, OntarioAges 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intensive care unit?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 277 recruiting intensive care unit 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 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 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.