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ICU clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 10 ICU clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 12 countries (most in China (1), Switzerland (1), Australia (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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All recruiting trials (10)
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ICU Delirium Playbook: Training for ICU Nurses
This program tests a multimedia training resource to help ICU nurses better screen for and manage delirium in critically ill patients.
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Early Intervention After Sepsis-ICU to Reduce PTSD
This study tests whether an early psychiatric interview after discharge from the ICU for sepsis can help reduce PTSD and related symptoms.
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Indirect calorimetry-guided nutrition in critically ill adults
This study tests whether using indirect calorimetry to guide how much energy ICU patients receive improves quality of life three months after ICU stay.
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Low-flow ECCO2R for ICU patients with respiratory failure: safety and outcomes
This review looks back at adults in the ICU who received low-flow ECCO2R to see if the treatment was safe and helped people with respiratory failure, including ARDS and severe asthma.
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Using the Peripheral Perfusion Index to predict extubation success
This will test whether the Peripheral Perfusion Index (PPI) can help predict if adult ICU patients will be successfully extubated after a spontaneous breathing trial.
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Connected and disconnected consciousness after long ICU stays
This project will see how often adult ICU survivors who were in a coma report near-death or out-of-body experiences and what factors are linked to those episodes.
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High-fidelity upper-arm cuff for measuring cardiac output (HIPULSE)
This project will test whether a new Philips upper-arm monitoring cuff can measure cardiac output and fluid responsiveness as accurately as a Swan-Ganz (pulmonary artery) catheter in ICU or surgical patients who need invasive monitoring.
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Modified feeding regimen for critically ill adults guided by a feeding-intolerance prediction model
This trial tests whether using a prediction model to guide enteral feeding schedules helps critically ill adult ICU patients tolerate and receive nutrition better.
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Observing nutrition in critically ill children
This study looks at how children in intensive care are fed to see if different nutrition methods can help them recover better and faster.
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Observing patients with severe COPD exacerbations in the ICU
This study looks at patients with severe COPD flare-ups in the ICU to learn more about their health, treatments, and chances of recovery.
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Quick answers
How many ICU clinical trials are recruiting right now?
10, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 12 countries. The most sites are in China (1 trial), Switzerland (1 trial), Australia (1 trial), New Zealand (1 trial), Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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