Clinical trials
Intensive Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting intensive care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 416 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06474793Recruiting
Aromatherapy for fatigue and sleep in ICU nurses
This trial tests whether smelling lavender or chamomile essential oils can help intensive care nurses feel less tired and sleep better. If you work night shifts and have trouble sleeping or feel very fatigued, you might be able to join.
Kayseri, KocasinanAges 18 years+ - NCT07074028Recruiting
Tracking muscle changes in ICU patients with sepsis
This study is for people in the ICU with sepsis who need a breathing machine for a long time. It monitors muscle changes during recovery to understand how sepsis affects muscles.
Saint-BrieucAges 18 years+ - NCT07073976Recruiting
Predicting success of coming off the breathing machine using heart ultrasound
This study uses an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram) to check how well the right side of your heart is working. The goal is to see if that can help predict whether you will successfully come off the breathing machine.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07063680RecruitingPhase 3
Testing early argipressin for shock not helped by norepinephrine
This trial tests a medicine called argipressin for people in the ICU with vasoplegic shock (very low blood pressure due to widened blood vessels) that isn't improving with high doses of the usual medicine, norepinephrine. The goal is to see if adding argipressin early helps raise blood pressure and improves outcomes.
DijonAges 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 - 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+ - NCT07051967Recruiting
Comparing recovery after ICU for pregnant and non-pregnant COVID-19 patients
This study looks at how COVID-19 and respiratory failure affect recovery after intensive care. It compares pregnant patients to non-pregnant patients to learn more about the long-term effects.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07052123Recruiting
Blood pressure monitoring in ICU with DARE device
This trial tests a new non-invasive device (DARE) to measure blood pressure and core body temperature in patients who are already receiving standard monitoring with an arterial line and a urinary catheter in the ICU.
Saint-Denis, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07052604Recruiting
Antibiotic treatment for a rare pneumonia in ICU patients
This study looks at how well antibiotics work for pneumonia caused by a specific bacterium (Stenotrophomonas maltophilia) in patients who are on breathing machines in the intensive care unit (ICU). It will help doctors choose the best treatment.
Saint-Denis, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07035106Recruiting
Using wearables to track recovery after ICU
This study tests if a wearable device and health summaries can help people recover after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). It is for people who have diabetes or heart problems and left the ICU within the last 2 years.
ViennaAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07024459Enrolling by invitation
CARESCAPE monitoring system study in hospital patients
This study tests a new monitoring system (CARESCAPE) in hospital patients. It looks at how well the device collects health information like vital signs.
Espoo, UusimaaAges Any age - NCT07032987Recruiting
Improving sedation with a new care plan for ICU patients
This trial tests a new sedation protocol for adults in intensive care who need strong pain relief or sedation medicines. It aims to make sedation safer and more comfortable, and includes people on ECMO (a heart-lung machine) or a ventilator (breathing machine) for severe breathing problems.
London, LondonAges 18–100 - NCT06999161Recruiting
Tracking Antibiotic Levels in ICU Brain Injury Patients
This study monitors the amount of certain antibiotics in the blood of patients with acute brain injury in the intensive care unit. It aims to make sure the antibiotics are at the right level to fight infection, especially in patients whose kidneys are clearing drugs faster than normal.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT05814094Recruiting
Testing a red blood transfusion approach during ECMO
This study looks at whether giving red blood cell transfusions in a specific way is practical and safe for people receiving ECMO (a heart-lung support machine). It’s mainly a feasibility study, meaning the goal is to see if the plan can be carried out smoothly and safely.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 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+ - NCT06817642Recruiting
Language recovery in stroke patients in intensive care
This study tests a new language assessment tool to predict how well stroke patients may recover their ability to speak and understand language. It may help identify who could benefit from early speech therapy.
CréteilAges 18–85 - NCT06958003Enrolling by invitation
Preventing and treating diaper rash in the NICU with air time
This study is testing whether giving babies in the NICU time without a diaper (air time) helps prevent or treat diaper rash. It is for babies who are at least 30 weeks old at birth, up to 1 year old, and in stable condition.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 7 months–1 year - 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+ - NCT06923462Recruiting
VoiceLove app for ICU patients on a ventilator
This study tests a special app called VoiceLove that helps patients in the ICU who are on a breathing machine communicate with their family and care team. The goal is to reduce confusion and improve connection and satisfaction for everyone involved.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06923813Recruiting
Measuring nutrient absorption in ICU patients on tube feeding
This study checks how well patients who are still in the hospital after an ICU stay absorb the nutrients from their tube feeding. A special test called bomb calorimetry will measure the calories in stool to see if the body is getting the energy it needs.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06923267Recruiting
Ultrasound to check heart function during breathing trials
This trial tests if using ultrasound to monitor your heart during a breathing test can help predict if you will need the breathing tube again. It is for people on a ventilator for at least 24 hours who are at higher risk of needing the tube reinserted.
OrléansAges 18 years+ - NCT06927037Recruiting
Physical therapy for very premature babies in the NICU
This study tests whether immersive physical therapy (special hands-on activities) helps babies born very early (before 29 weeks) grow and develop better while in the NICU. It may help your baby's movement and strength.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges birth–99 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intensive care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 416 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.