Clinical trials
Intensive Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting intensive care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 443 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07718464Recruiting
AKI risk test for children in the ICU
This study tests a new way to find children in the pediatric ICU who are at risk for serious kidney injury early, so doctors can start treatment sooner. Your child's kidney stress markers will be checked from a blood or urine sample.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07707765Recruiting
Early help after sepsis in the ICU to prevent PTSD
This study tests whether early psychological support after sepsis in the ICU can reduce the chance of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you recently left the ICU after sepsis, you may be able to join.
AshkelonAges 18–120 - NCT03720860Recruiting
Study inflammatory signals in sudden kidney injury in ICU
This study looks at substances related to inflammation to better understand sudden kidney problems in people who are very sick in the ICU. It may help improve how kidney injury is predicted and treated after severe illness or major events.
Uppsala, Uppsala CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT03793257Recruiting
ECMO patient registry for adults in Australia and New Zealand
This is a research registry for adults who need a breathing and/or heart support machine called ECMO while in the hospital. It collects information to better understand who receives ECMO and how patients do over time.
Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 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+ - NCT04278690Recruiting
Help parents safely give liquid medicines after NICU discharge
This study helps parents learn how to safely use their baby’s liquid medicines at home after a NICU stay. It may provide support and tools so medication is given correctly and follow-up care happens on time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04507737Recruiting
Rapid response teams for hospitalized patients: who benefits
This trial looks at how hospital rapid response teams should be used and which hospitalized patients benefit most. If you’re an adult on a general ward and need urgent help, the study may help hospitals respond faster in the future.
Hillerød, DanmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT04513288Recruiting
Immunonutrition with L-citrulline for ICU sepsis patients
This trial tests whether adding L-citrulline to tube feeding (enteral nutrition) can improve outcomes for people in the ICU with sepsis or septic shock. It may help support the body’s immune response while you’re critically ill.
Rennes, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT04588311RecruitingPhase 3
Epoetin to improve outcomes in severe trauma ICU patients
This trial tests epoetin alfa (a blood-building medicine) to help reduce death and severe disability in critically ill trauma patients in the ICU. You may be considered if your ICU team expects a longer stay and the timing after injury is early.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18–75 - NCT04608630RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing bone loss in ICU patients with anti-bone drugs
This Phase 2 study tests whether zoledronic acid or denosumab can prevent bone thinning in critically ill adults after staying in the ICU. It may help reduce the risk of future bone fractures if your body is at higher risk during and after critical illness.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 50 years+ - NCT04670744Recruiting
Uses routine hospital records to find key care outcomes
This study looks at routinely collected anesthesia and intensive care information in hospital systems to find which signs and events best predict outcomes. It may help future patients by improving how care teams monitor and evaluate treatment.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges Up to 120 years - NCT04774705Recruiting
Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation for sepsis in the ICU
This study tests whether a noninvasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve can help adults with sepsis in the intensive care unit. Researchers want to see if adding this treatment improves outcomes compared with standard ICU care.
GarchesAges 18 years+ - NCT04910841Recruiting
Testing a glucose-monitoring device in septic shock ICU
This trial checks whether a continuous glucose monitoring system (“CGM GUARDIAN 2”) can be used safely and effectively for people in the ICU who have septic shock and high blood sugar. It may help the medical team track blood sugar more easily while you receive insulin.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT04984967Recruiting
Testing a tiny guide for placing IV lines in newborns
This study looks at whether using a very small “micro-guide” helps place a peripheral IV (a small vein line) in newborns more safely or easily. It may help staff reduce problems with IV placement in the neonatal unit.
MontpellierAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT04989790Recruiting
Early mobility program for critically ill children in the PICU
This trial tests whether a structured “early mobility” activity plan (“PICU Up!”) helps children who are on a breathing machine recover or feel better while in the pediatric ICU. It aims to see if starting safe movement earlier makes a difference for critically ill kids.
Madera, CaliforniaAges Up to 18 years - NCT04990908Recruiting
Screening children in ICU for immune problems after severe infection
This study checks children in pediatric intensive care for possible “immune system problems” after a severe infection. The goal is to find primary immunodeficiencies early, which may change follow-up and treatment for the child’s immune health.
MontpellierAges 3 months–16 years - NCT05124977Recruiting
Antibiotic plan study for ventilator pneumonia in ICU
This trial tests an “antibiotic stewardship” approach—choosing and adjusting antibiotics in a smarter way—for a first episode of pneumonia in patients on a breathing machine. It may help ensure the right antibiotics are used at the right time, while avoiding unnecessary or overly broad treatment.
Clichy-sous-BoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05211661Recruiting
Study breathing muscle changes in people on a ventilator
This study looks at how the diaphragm (a key breathing muscle) changes during and after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. It may help researchers understand why breathing can get weaker after ventilation and how to measure it safely (including with MRI).
AachenAges 18–75 - NCT05247502Recruiting
Study of kidney outcomes after ICU kidney injury
This study follows adults who stay in the ICU for more than 24 hours to see how an episode of acute kidney failure affects kidney health over the long term. Your participation helps researchers understand which ICU patients may need closer kidney monitoring later.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT05263674RecruitingPhase 3
Faster ICU treatment for non-convulsive seizures in adults
This study compares two ways to stop non-convulsive seizures in the ICU. It tests whether fast sedation in intensive care works better than giving higher-dose anti-seizure medicine through a vein.
AarhusAges 18–120 - NCT05357170Recruiting
Testing gut bacteria changes after severe ICU illnesses
This study looks at changes in the microbiome (gut bacteria) in adults after serious ICU illnesses like sepsis, major trauma, or open heart/abdominal surgery. It may help researchers understand why recovery can be harder in some people and guide future treatments.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–110
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intensive care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 443 recruiting intensive care 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 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 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.