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 291 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05807997Recruiting
Looking at outcomes of patients not admitted to ICU
This retrospective study reviews people who were evaluated by the general ICU team but were not admitted to the ICU between 2018 and 2023. It looks at their medical characteristics and outcomes to help understand who may or may not need ICU care.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - 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+ - NCT05867472RecruitingPhase 3
Sedation plan for critically ill children on breathing machines
This Phase 3 trial tests a sedation approach using inhaled (“volatile”) anesthesia gases for children who need a ventilator. It aims to improve comfort and brain-related outcomes while they stay on the breathing machine for at least a day.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 1 month–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+ - NCT06054828Recruiting
Modified ICU program to prevent confusion
This trial tests a special program for people in the ICU who are on a breathing machine. The program aims to prevent confusion and help patients recover better.
Taipei, National Taiwan UniversityAges 18 years+ - NCT06296381Recruiting
Measuring normal muscle strength in ICU patients and healthy people
This study measures normal muscle strength in healthy people and ICU patients to create a reference guide. If you are healthy or in the ICU and can follow instructions, you may be able to help.
Recife, BrazilAges 18–90 - NCT06154382Recruiting
Thyroid hormone treatment for low T4 in ICU patients
This study looks at patients in the intensive care unit who had very low T4 (a thyroid hormone) levels. It checks whether giving them Eltroxin (a thyroid medication) helped their recovery.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - 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+ - NCT06174662Recruiting
Music for comfort during ICU movement
This study tests whether listening to music during movement exercises (like sitting up or walking) helps reduce discomfort in ICU patients. If you are calm enough and speak Dutch, this might be an option for you.
Wilrijk, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06209060Recruiting
Comfort positions for preterm babies in the NICU
This study tests whether placing preterm babies in a 'hammock' or 'nesting' position helps them feel more comfortable and stable in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It is for babies born between 32 and 37 weeks who are healthy enough not to need oxygen or a breathing machine.
IstanbulAges 7 months–9 months - 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+ - NCT06260345Recruiting
Children with severe bacterial infections in intensive care
This trial looks at how children with severe bacterial infections that start outside the hospital are treated in the pediatric intensive care unit. It helps doctors learn more about these infections to improve care for kids.
CréteilAges Up to 18 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+ - NCT06330610Recruiting
Intermittent tube feeding for organ failure in the ICU
This trial tests if giving tube feeding at certain times of day, instead of continuously, helps people on breathing machines recover from organ failure faster. It is for patients who need a breathing tube and are receiving medicine to support their blood pressure.
Rouen, FranceAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06411561Recruiting
Boosting memory after ICU stay for older adults
This study tests a combination of activities (like cognitive training and exercise) to help older adults recover thinking and memory after a serious illness in the ICU. It may help you regain sharpness and independence after leaving the intensive care unit.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 60 years+ - 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+ - NCT06427265Recruiting
Recovery after ICU: a long-term study
This study follows people after they leave the ICU to see how they recover over time. It uses computer programs to find patterns and create early warning tools to help doctors spot problems sooner.
Guiyang, GuizhouAges 18–100 - NCT06462638Recruiting
Contact and relationship in the NICU for preterm babies
This study looks at how contact and relationship-building between parents and their babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can help. It is for babies born a bit early (33–36 weeks) who are now stable, and for their parents under 50.
MessinaAges 18–50 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intensive care unit?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 291 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.