Clinical trials: Critical Illness
Critically Ill
Hypocaloric Nutrition in Critically Ill Patients
The aim of this study is to compare two nutritional regimes in critically ill patients. Patients will be randomized to standard care (25 kcal per kg) or to hypocaloric nutrition (15 kcal per kg).
- Trial name
- RuRaL (NCT01531335)
- Testing
- Hypocaloric hyperproteic nutrition, Standard care
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Lafrancol S.A.
Newborn Morbidity, Newborn Complication
Feasibility Study Evaluating the Efficacy of a Wireless Vital Signs Monitor for Critically Ill Newborns in Kenya
The neoGuard device is a 4-in-1 wearable vital signs monitor designed to continuously measure temperature, pulse rate (PR), respiratory rate (RR) and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) in newborns.
- Trial name
- NCT04606589
- Testing
- neoGuard vital signs monitor
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- Neopenda, PBC
Critically Ill, Pneumonia
Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) & Lung Penetration of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam in Participants With Pneumonia (MK-7625A-007)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and lung penetration of intravenous Ceftolozane/tazobactam in critically ill participants.
- Trial name
- NCT02387372
- Testing
- Ceftolozane/Tazobactam - Multiple Doses, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam - Single Dose
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
High-risk Surgical Patients
Monitoring Tissue Perfusion in Critically Ill or High-risk Surgical Patients
Circulatory shock is defined as an imbalance between oxygen supply and/or impaired oxygen use to maintain organ function. With growing evidence of lack of correlation between macro- and micro-circulation, use of "Whole Body"…
- Trial name
- STEP UP (NCT03410069)
- Testing
- IKORUS UP system
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Perfusion Diagnostics
Cardiac Output
Validation of Minimally Invasive Ultrasound Indicator Dilution Technique in Critically Ill Children
A novel method to measure cardiac index based on ultrasound indicator dilution technology (UIDT) has been developed by Transonic Systems Inc. (Ithaca, NY, USA).
- Trial name
- NCT00852254
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Transonic Systems Inc.
Critical Illness
Lorazepam Sedation for Critically Ill Children
This clinical trial is being performed under the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, signed into law in 2002 in order to improve pediatric labeling for off-patent drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT00109395
- Testing
- Lorazepam, Midazolam, Lorazepam CI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- The Emmes Company, LLC
Critically Ill
Pilot Study on Gastro-intestinal (GI) Enteral Nutrition (EN) Tolerance in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Specifically designed enteral formulations may improve the gastrointestinal tolerance during early enteral nutrition in the critically ill patient.
- Trial name
- SPIRIT (NCT01581957)
- Testing
- Specific Enteral Nutrition, Standard Enteral Nutrition
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Critical Illness
ICULIP, Influence of Two Lipid Emulsions in the Nosocomial Infection in Critical Patients
This study aims to analyse the effect of two total parenteral nutrition diets with lipid emulsions of different compositions on the incidence of nosocomial infection in critical patients.
- Trial name
- ICULIP (NCT00396461)
- Testing
- MCT/LCT (1:1), MCT/LCT/omega-3 (5:4:1)
- Where
- 22 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Medical SA
Intensive Care
Measurement of Cardiac Output and Intravascular Volume Status in Children Using COstatus (SH)
Assessment and monitoring of cardiac function in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is an integral part of hemodynamic monitoring of critically ill patients whether it is done directly or indirectly.
- Trial name
- NCT01613859
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Transonic Systems Inc.
Acute Disease, Disease Progression
Multimodal Digital Biomarker Prediction of Acute Clinical Deterioration
Rather than relying on a single abnormal vital sign, the study will examine how multiple physiologic signals change together over time and whether changes in the relationships among these signals provide useful information about…
- Conditions
- Acute Disease, Disease Progression, Critical Illness, Biomarkers
- Trial name
- FUSION-72 (NCT07817550)
- Testing
- Multimodal Digital Biomarker Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Truway Health, Inc.
Critically-ill
Safety and Performance of Muscle Activation for Critical Care Patients
Critically-ill patients who have long stays in the hospital often face prolonged periods of bed rest. It is known that these patient develop profound weakness and debilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT01552616
- Testing
- Thermal-aided muscle activation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Niveus Medical, Inc.
Anemia
A Study to Observe the Causes and Treatment of Anemia in Critically Ill Children
The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence of anemia and blood transfusions and management of these in critically ill children
- Trial name
- NCT00211055
- Volunteers
- 1,201 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Critical Illness, Post Operative Complication
Safety and Feasibility of a Self-Balancing Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation in the Thoracic Surgical Intensive Care Unit: a Pilot Trial
Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after thoracic surgery often experience complications related to immobility, such as muscle weakness, pulmonary issues, and longer recovery times.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Post Operative Complication, Thoracic Surgery
- Trial name
- HEART (NCT07220733)
- Testing
- Self-balancing robotic exoskeleton (Atalante X)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Wandercraft
Critically Ill, Malnutrition
Promotion of Oesophageal Motility to Prevent Regurgitation and Enhance Nutrition Intake in ICU Patients.
Early enteral feeding is a key component of the management of critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation. However, enteral feeding has been associated with serious complications such as gastro-esophageal reflux…
- Trial name
- PROPEL (NCT02515123)
- Testing
- E-Motion System
- Where
- 11 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- E-Motion Medical Ltd.
Critical Illness, Enteral Nutrition
Optimizing Enteral Nutrition Regimen for Critically Ill Patients
Clinical Trial The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether different enteral feeding cycles (18-hour, 20-hour, or standard 24-hour continuous feeding) improve outcomes for critically ill ICU patients who need tube…
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Enteral Nutrition, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT07270939
- Testing
- 20-Hour Cycled Enteral Nutrition with a 4-Hour Fasting Window, 18-Hour Cycled Enteral Nutrition with a 6-Hour Fasting Window
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Hamad Medical Corporation
Critical Illness, Acute Kidney Injury
Collective Accuryn Physiologic Signals and Signatures
The CAPSS Study is a retrospective and prospective, multi-center, single-arm post-market data collection study with an FDA cleared device.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Acute Kidney Injury, Sepsis, Septic Shock
- Trial name
- CAPSS (NCT03817281)
- Testing
- Accuryn Monitoring System
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Potrero Medical
Critical Illness
Usability of Blood Glucose Control With the Space TGC System in Medical ICU Patients
Hyperglycemia is common in critically ill patients and associated with an adverse outcome. Thus, glycaemic control is an important issue in critical care.
- Trial name
- DELIOS 4 (NCT01164449)
- Testing
- Space TGC
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
Critical Illness, Dietary Modification
Protein Consumption in Critically Ill Patients
A retrospective study of protein intake and needs as well as outcomes in critically ill adult patients. Data will be collected for up to 7 days of ICU stay.
- Trial name
- NCT03048487
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Critical Illness, Hyperglycemia
Effects of a Complete Diet in Critically Ill Patients With Stress Hyperglycemia
The aim of the study is to evaluate the beneficial effects of the administration of a complete diet rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and slow absorption carbohydrate in patients with stress hyperglycemia(T-Diet Plus…
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Hyperglycemia, Dietary Modification, Metabolic Stress Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT01233726
- Testing
- T-Diet plus Diabet IR, ISOSOURCE PROTEIN FIBRE, GLUCERNA SELECT
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Vegenat, S.A.
SIRS, Sepsis
Utility of Presepsin in Distinguishing Between Sepsis and SIRS
This is an observational study to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of presepsin levels to discriminate between sepsis and SIRS upon presentation with critical illness compatible with either sepsis or systemic inflammatory…
- Trial name
- NCT02052895
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- Mochida Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd.