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Emergencies clinical trials and research

• 18Clinical trials
• 20NIH research projects
• 11Countries

Newest Emergencies clinical trials

All recruiting trials (18)

• Help for uninsured kids: connect to NJ FamilyCare in the ED

  This ED-based program tries to see if uninsured children can enroll or re-enroll in NJ FamilyCare by giving families direct help and a quick survey about barriers.

  Recruiting Hackensack Meridian Health · Hackensack, New Jersey · NCT07594782

• RightCall: a pediatric sepsis diagnostic toolkit for ED transfer calls

  This project will try a toolkit at Children's Hospital Colorado to help clinicians spot sepsis earlier in children who are transferred from general emergency departments.

  Recruiting University of Colorado, Denver · Aurora, Colorado · NCT07051668

• Ambulance-based mobile telemedicine for children with emergencies

  This will test whether linking ambulances to remote pediatric emergency doctors by audio-video during transport improves care and outcomes for critically ill children in Karachi.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Karachi, Sindh and 2 other locations · NCT07027813

• Rapid high-sensitivity Troponin I testing in ambulance care

  This tests whether a rapid high-sensitivity troponin I blood test used by ambulance crews helps identify heart attacks earlier in people with chest pain or suspected myocardial infarction.

  Recruiting Karolinska Institutet · Stockholm, Årsta · NCT07008391

• Predicting challenges in laparoscopic appendectomy procedures

  This study is testing how to predict challenges during laparoscopic appendectomy surgeries to help train surgical trainees better and improve patient outcomes.

  Recruiting Shanghai 6th People's Hospital · Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · NCT06818942

• Investigation of complications after bariatric surgery in the UK

  This study looks at the problems some people face after weight loss surgery in the UK to see how they are treated and what works best for their recovery.

  Recruiting Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Luton · NCT06738004

• Smartwatch monitoring of vital signs during chemotherapy

  This will try using a Fitbit smartwatch to see if it can detect changes in vital signs in adults with stomach or esophageal cancer during chemotherapy.

  Recruiting Erasmus Medical Center · Rotterdam, South Holland · NCT06680778

• Understanding glucose distribution in severely burned adults

  This study is testing how glucose levels change in severely burned adults during their first four days of treatment to help doctors manage their fluids better and improve recovery.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville · Metz · NCT06469970

• Two-way video support for paramedics caring for infants with life-threatening breathing problems.

  This project will test whether a two-way video link with pediatric emergency doctors helps paramedics give better care to infants with life-threatening breathing problems during transport.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Boston Medical Center · Los Angeles, California and 8 other locations · NCT06441760

• Comparing three methods of pre-oxygenation

  This study is testing which of three different ways to provide oxygen works best for people breathing on their own before medical procedures.

  Recruiting Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine · Bolzano · NCT06370689

• Understanding consciousness episodes in emergency patients

  This study looks at how often patients in emergency care experience strange moments of consciousness after serious medical events and how these experiences affect their memory and overall well-being.

  Recruiting University of Liege · Liège · NCT06362525

• Nebulized Fentanyl for Pain Relief in Healthy Adults

  This study tests if using a nebulizer to deliver fentanyl can safely and comfortably relieve pain in healthy adults without needing needles.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University Hospital, Rouen · Rouen, France · NCT06281951

• Comparing Ketorolac and Morphine for Pain Relief in Children with Appendicitis

  This study is testing if ketorolac can help relieve pain just as well as morphine in children aged 6-17 who might have appendicitis.

  Recruiting Phase 3 University of Calgary · Calgary, Alberta · NCT06160778

• Examining age and gender differences in emergency department admissions

  This study looks at how often different age groups and genders visit the emergency department and what happens to them during those visits.

  Recruiting Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · Rome, Lazio · NCT05593692

• Optimizing emergency tracheal intubation techniques

  This study is testing a new way to make emergency tracheal intubation safer for adults in critical condition by using a combination of medications and techniques.

  Recruiting at 19 sites University Hospital, Bordeaux · Angers and 21 other locations · NCT05539391

• A large biobank for acute and emergency medicine

  This study is collecting health information and samples from patients with sudden illnesses in the Emergency Department to see if it can help improve treatments and predict how patients will do.

  Recruiting University Medical Center Groningen · Groningen · NCT04615065

• Using lumbar braces in the emergency department for low back pain relief

  This study is testing whether using lumbar braces can help adults with low back pain in the emergency department feel better without relying on painkillers.

  Recruiting University of Alberta · Perth · NCT03829631

• Evaluating the necessity of CT-scans for head injury patients on platelet inhibitors

  This study is testing if patients with minor head injuries who are on blood-thinning medications really need a CT-scan to check for bleeding in the brain.

  Recruiting at 10 sites Rennes University Hospital · Angers and 11 other locations · NCT03687528

NIH-funded research (20)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Coordinating Center for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research on Public Health Emergencies

  A national collaboration hub helps researchers study how social, behavioral, and economic factors affect public health emergencies using shared data resources.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11528802

• Ambulance-based telemedicine to help sick and injured children

  This grant tests ambulance-based telemedicine to improve care for acutely ill children during transport to the hospital.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11474409

• Breakthrough tech and training to help miners escape safely from underground emergencies

  A large NIH grant aims to develop advanced wireless, robotics, and training tools to help miners self-escape safely during underground emergencies.

  NIH research Missouri University of Science & Technology · Rolla, United States · NIH-11459252

• RadGuard: an AI tool to help protect emergency responders from radiation

  A small NIH grant is funding development of an AI-powered helper to support emergency responders in real-world radiation exposure situations.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11439709

• Helping underground miners escape safely during emergencies

  New tools, training, and safety procedures to help underground miners get out safely during fires, explosions, or other emergencies.

  NIH research Missouri University of Science & Technology · Rolla, United States · NIH-11419438

• Making interhospital transfers safer for neurologic emergencies

  A physician-scientist at an academic medical center will study how to reduce risky miscommunications and process failures during interhospital transfers of patients with neurologic emergencies.

  NIH research Northwestern University · Chicago, United States · NIH-11415418

• Ambulance-based telemedicine to help sick kids reach the ER safer

  A cluster-randomized trial tests whether ambulance-based telemedicine can improve care and outcomes for children with acute emergencies from the scene to the emergency department.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11388583

• Ambulance telemedicine for children with emergencies

  This project connects ambulances to pediatric emergency physicians by telemedicine to help children aged 0–11 during transport to the hospital.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11376803

• Preventing and Responding to Heat-Related Mental Health Emergencies in Low-Income Boston

  This project looks at how hot weather affects mental health for uninsured and publicly insured people in Boston and what neighborhood or care factors might help.

  NIH research Boston University Medical Campus · Boston, United States · NIH-11360487

• Improving safety for miners during emergencies

  This study is all about making mining safer during emergencies by creating better communication tools, training programs, and safety measures, so miners can confidently escape dangerous situations and work alongside robots when needed.

  NIH research Missouri University of Science & Technology · Rolla, United States · NIH-11142297

• Telemedicine support in ambulances for children with emergencies

  This project uses real-time telemedicine in ambulances to help EMTs and emergency doctors care for children with acute illnesses during transport.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11136523

• Improving preventive care for veterans during health emergencies

  This study looks at how COVID-19 has changed the way veterans get important check-ups for things like cancer and mental health, and it aims to find better ways to make sure they still receive these essential screenings during tough times.

  NIH research Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center · Houston, United States · NIH-11085051

• Improving emergency care for children using telemedicine in ambulances

  This study is looking to improve how kids get care during emergencies by using telemedicine in ambulances, so that emergency medical teams can talk to pediatric specialists while on the way to the hospital, helping to keep kids safe and healthy during their transport.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11064186

• Examining how COVID-19 spreads during extreme heat events.

  This study looks at how hot weather and humidity might affect the spread of COVID-19, especially for older adults and people with health issues, to help find better ways to keep everyone safe during future heat waves and pandemics.

  NIH research Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · New York, United States · NIH-11046551

• Using machine learning to improve emergency care for children

  This study is looking at how we can use smart computer technology to find and prevent safety issues in emergency care for kids, especially during heart emergencies outside of the hospital, to help improve their chances of survival.

  NIH research Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Boston, United States · NIH-11034127

• Investigating the enforcement of patient care laws for psychiatric emergencies

  This study looks at how well hospitals are following rules to care for people having mental health emergencies in emergency rooms, with the goal of finding ways to make sure everyone gets the help they need when they need it most.

  NIH research University of Southern California · Los Angeles, UNITED STATES · NIH-10995733

• Training healthcare workers to handle maternal medical emergencies in rural areas

  This study is all about helping healthcare workers in rural areas get better at handling emergencies for pregnant women by teaching them new skills through hands-on training, so they can provide the best care when it really matters.

  NIH research University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt · Farmington, United States · NIH-10918214

• Improving the transfer process for patients with neurologic emergencies between hospitals

  This study is looking at ways to make it safer and smoother for patients with serious brain emergencies, like strokes and seizures, to be transferred between hospitals by fixing communication problems that can happen during these transfers.

  NIH research Northwestern University at Chicago · Chicago, United States · NIH-10918109

• Improving mental health support for migrants in humanitarian emergencies

  This study is working to make mental health support easier to access for Venezuelan migrants in Colombia by using a special program called Problem Management Plus, designed to help them cope with their challenges and stay connected to care.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-10907513

• Improving safety for miners during emergencies

  This study is all about making mining safer during emergencies by creating better communication tools, exploring how robots can help miners escape, and improving safety measures for refuge areas, while also looking into the risks of electric vehicle fires in mines, and training safety trainers to keep everyone informed

  NIH research Missouri University of Science & Technology · Rolla, United States · NIH-10831376

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Quick answers

How many Emergencies clinical trials are recruiting right now?

18, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 11 countries. The most sites are in France (4 trials), United States (3 trials), Netherlands (2 trials), Italy (2 trials), Canada (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1, Phase 2: 1, Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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