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
- NCT06819943Recruiting
Bed positioning to reduce pressure on the body
This study tests a special bed positioning technique (lateralization therapy) to see if it lowers pressure on the body and helps prevent bedsores in people on breathing machines. If you are on a ventilator and not yet ready to breathe on your own, this trial may help improve your comfort and skin health.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 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+ - NCT06881927RecruitingPhase 4
Reducing anti-rejection meds in ICU for kidney transplant patients
This study tests whether quickly reducing your anti-rejection medicines during a life-threatening ICU stay can help your kidneys recover and improve your overall outcome. It is for kidney transplant recipients with septic shock or severe breathing failure.
StrasbourgAges 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 - NCT06849570Recruiting
Tailoring breathing support and muscle relaxants during prone positioning for severe lung injury
This trial tests two ways to adjust ventilator settings for patients with severe lung injury whose oxygen levels are very low. It aims to find out the best level of breathing support and whether giving muscle relaxants during prone positioning helps improve oxygen levels.
Aix-en-ProvenceAges 18 years+ - NCT06845865Recruiting
Gut barrier test in ICU patients with organ failure
This study looks at how the gut barrier works in people with severe infections that cause organ failure. It measures intestinal permeability using a simple test, to see if a 'leaky gut' contributes to how sick patients get.
VincennesAges 18 years+ - NCT06840756RecruitingPhase 4
Does donor-patient sex matching improve blood transfusion outcomes?
This trial tests whether giving ICU patients blood from a donor of the same sex (male-to-male or female-to-female) leads to better recovery compared to mismatched transfusions. The goal is to see if matching donor and patient sex makes a difference in how well patients do.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06833125Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Garlic tablets to prevent infections in ICU patients
This trial tests whether garlic tablets can help prevent hospital-acquired infections in ICU patients. It may be an option for adults in the ICU who do not currently have an infection.
Alexandria, Alexandria GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT06819592RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing early lung infections after severe brain injury
This study tests whether giving an antibiotic (ceftriaxone) early after a severe brain injury can prevent lung infections caused by the breathing machine (ventilator). It is for adults in the ICU who recently started on a ventilator due to a brain emergency.
Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 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 - NCT06805357Recruiting
Lung opening during chest therapy on a breathing machine
This study tests a method to improve lung function during chest physical therapy for patients on a breathing machine. It may help clear mucus and make breathing easier.
CréteilAges 18–100 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06721923Recruiting
Comparing protein delivery methods in critically ill children
This study looks at whether giving protein continuously or all at once is better for children in intensive care. The goal is to find the most effective way to support recovery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 1–11 - NCT06695169Recruiting
Studying smart pump and electronic health record use in hospital units
This trial looks at how nurses and hospital staff use smart infusion pumps connected to electronic health records. It aims to improve safety and reduce errors with IV medications.
San Antonio, TexasAges 20 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+ - NCT06670859Enrolling by invitation
Does a special gown help anxiety after surgery?
This study tests if wearing a special coverall gown while moving around after surgery helps reduce anxiety and improve comfort, privacy, and satisfaction. It is for patients who have a urinary catheter and surgical drains.
KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06664333Recruiting
Siblings' experiences when a brother or sister is in the ICU
This study explores what it's like for children and teenagers when their brother or sister is in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). By talking with siblings, researchers hope to better understand their feelings and needs.
ParisAges 9–18 - NCT06652126Recruiting
Immune status and ICU infections study
This study looks at how having a weakened immune system affects the risk of getting infections with hard-to-treat bacteria in the ICU. Depending on your immune status, you may be placed in a group that helps doctors understand who is most at risk.
LilleAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06593717Recruiting
Monitoring blood flow in VV-ECMO patients
This study tests how doctors can monitor your blood flow and fluid needs while you are on VV-ECMO. It involves a simple maneuver where your legs are raised to see if your heart needs more fluid.
ViennaAges 18–75 - NCT06593756Recruiting
Heart-Lung Support and Fluid Response Study
This study watches how your body responds to fluids while on VA ECMO (a heart-lung machine). The goal is to improve care for people needing this support.
ViennaAges 18–75 - NCT06384287Recruiting
Checking skin blood flow in ICU patients with shock
This study tests a new way to check blood flow in the tiny blood vessels of the skin for people in the ICU with circulatory failure from sepsis or heart failure. It helps doctors understand how well blood is reaching tissues, which may guide treatment.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06346119Recruiting
Touch relaxation in ICU patients on a breathing machine
This study tests whether gentle touch therapy (like a hand or foot massage) helps reduce stress in patients who are on a breathing machine and sedated in the ICU. The goal is to make the recovery process more comfortable.
NiortAges 18 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.
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.