Clinical trials
Medical Emergencies clinical trials
Below are recruiting medical emergencies clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 82 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04704297RecruitingPhase 4
Trigger point shots for low back muscle pain
This trial tests whether injecting sore “trigger points” in low back muscles helps improve chronic low back pain. It compares treatments in people with specific low back muscle pain patterns and excludes several other causes of pain.
Tacoma, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT03829631Recruiting
Test of a back brace for non-dangerous low back pain in ER
This trial studies whether using a lumbar brace in the emergency department helps people with non-serious low back pain recover better. You may be asked to try the brace when you come to the ER for back pain that is not caused by a dangerous underlying condition.
PerthAges 18–65 - NCT04615065Recruiting
Biobank study collecting emergency data for very sick patients
This study collects health and sometimes blood sample information from people arriving at the emergency department with high-risk or serious conditions. The goal is to build a large emergency “biobank” to help researchers better understand and improve urgent care.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06604455Recruiting
Acupuncture and integrative care for quality of life during war
This trial tests if acupuncture and integrative medicine can improve quality of life for cancer patients or hospitalized adults who are stressed by wartime conditions. It aims to help with emotional distress and other concerns related to national emergencies.
Haifa, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT07228052RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid shot to prevent return to the ER for asthma
This trial tests whether a single steroid shot given in the emergency department can help prevent your asthma symptoms from coming back and keep you from needing to return to the ER.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06245694Recruiting
Emergency room study for neurological deficits
This trial uses advanced data analysis to help doctors in the emergency room better predict and treat neurological problems like stroke or brain injury. It aims to improve care for all adults who come to the ER with these issues.
ViennaAges 18–120 - NCT06493175Recruiting
Large language model for emergency chest pain triage
This study tests whether a large language model (a type of artificial intelligence) can help sort patients with chest pain in the emergency room. It aims to make triage faster and more accurate for adults coming in with chest pain.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07150832Recruiting
I-CARE app for teens after a suicide crisis
This trial tests a digital program called I-CARE to support teens aged 12-17 who have had a suicide attempt, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm. It aims to help them while they wait for inpatient psychiatric care.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 12–17 - NCT05885542RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing CBD pills for cannabis use and stress in young adults
This early-phase study tests whether a CBD pill (compared with a placebo sugar pill) can affect cannabis use and stress in people ages 18–25 who use cannabis very frequently. It may help your stress levels and cannabis-related symptoms while researchers carefully monitor safety and abstinence periods during visits.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT06441760Recruiting
Telemedicine support for paramedics in children's emergencies
This study tests whether paramedics and emergency doctors can use a special video or phone link to improve care for children in emergencies. It compares the usual way doctors give advice to paramedics with a new telemedicine method.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06745453Recruiting
Nerve block for back pain in the ER
This trial tests whether a numbing injection near your spine can quickly relieve sudden back pain that has lasted less than six weeks. If it works, it could be a fast, non-opioid option during an ER visit.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06769880Recruiting
Heart health screening and referral for early stage heart failure
This study tests whether bedside ultrasound and community health workers can help find early, symptom-free heart failure in the emergency department. If you have risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity, you may be able to get early screening and support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 45 years+ - NCT06939361Enrolling by invitation
Tube size study during emergency breathing tube placement
This trial compares different sizes of breathing tubes used in emergencies to see which works best. It helps doctors choose the right tube for patients who need help breathing.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07025954Recruiting
Delivery at 36 vs. 37 weeks for placenta previa with accreta
This trial compares delivering at 36 weeks versus 37 weeks for pregnant women with a condition called placenta previa with accreta, where the placenta covers the cervix and grows too deeply into the womb. The goal is to find the best time for delivery to improve safety for both mother and baby.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–45 - NCT07134985Recruiting
Children who leave the ER without being seen
This study looks at why some children leave the emergency department before getting treatment. It may help improve care for families.
HaderaAges Up to 17 years - NCT07246187RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drugs for cannabis-related nausea in the ER
This trial tests whether haloperidol or olanzapine works better to stop severe nausea and vomiting caused by heavy cannabis use. If you use cannabis nearly daily and have had episodes of vomiting that come and go, this study may help find the best treatment for you.
Toledo, OhioAges 18–100 - NCT07278518Recruiting
Emergency department decision aid for buprenorphine
This trial is testing a tool to help people in the emergency department decide whether to start buprenorphine (a medication for opioid use disorder). It's for patients who are not already on medication for their condition.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06668766Recruiting
Comparing two IV types for hard-to-find veins in the ER
This trial compares two types of IV catheters—a single lumen midline catheter and a long peripheral IV—to see which works better for people who have difficult veins. If you or a loved one often needs multiple IV attempts, this study may help find a more comfortable option.
Albany, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07111000Recruiting
Epley maneuver for dizziness in the emergency room
This study tests whether a simple head movement called the Epley maneuver can help treat dizziness caused by a common inner ear condition (BPPV) in the emergency room. If you have short episodes of vertigo that last less than 2 minutes, you may be able to join.
BeirutAges 18 years+ - NCT06456762Recruiting
Text-messaging support for parents after child's ER visit
This study tests whether a text-messaging program can help parents support their child after a mental health emergency room visit. If you join, you'll receive texts with tips and resources to help your child transition to outpatient care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07009665Recruiting
Fluid management in sepsis patients at the emergency department
This study tests a personalized approach to giving fluids to patients with sepsis, a serious infection that can cause low blood pressure. The goal is to see if individualized fluid resuscitation improves outcomes compared to standard care.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06178822Recruiting
New blood tests to diagnose sepsis in the ER
This study aims to find new ways to quickly diagnose sepsis (a severe response to infection) in patients arriving at the emergency room. If successful, these new tests could help doctors start treatment faster.
Almere Stad, FlevolandAges 18 years+ - NCT06092671Recruiting
Can FPCA prevent confusion in young kids after surgery?
This study tests whether a medicine called FPCA can prevent sudden confusion (delirium) in young children after surgery. If your child is having short surgery with mask anesthesia for the first time, this study may help them have a smoother recovery.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 2–6 - NCT07097337Recruiting
Quick fibrinogen test for trauma patients with heavy bleeding
This trial checks if a fast bedside test for fibrinogen (a protein that helps blood clot) can help guide treatment for trauma patients who are actively bleeding. It may lead to better care in the emergency department.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 16 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for medical emergencies?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 82 recruiting medical emergencies 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 medical emergencies 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 medical emergencies 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.