Clinical trials: Illness, Critical
Constipation
Naloxegol to Prevent Lower Gastrointestinal Paralysis in Critically Ill Adults Administered Opioids
This study evaluates the addition of naloxegol (Movantik) to a laxative protocol in critically ill adults requiring scheduled opioid (e.g. fentanyl) therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02977286
- Testing
- Naloxegol Oral Tablet, Docusate Sodium 100 Mg oral capsule [Colace], Senna 217 Mg Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
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.
Diabetes Mellitus
Risk Identification of the GlucoTab System in Routine Use
Identification of risks of the GlucoTab system in routine use.
- Trial name
- NCT02053077
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Antibiotic Resistant Infection, Nosocomial Infection
Inulin for Infections in the Intensive Care Unit
Normal gut bacteria prevent colonization and subsequent infection with MDR organisms (MDROs) through competition for resources and other mechanisms.
- Conditions
- Antibiotic Resistant Infection, Nosocomial Infection, Pathogen Transmission, Nutrition Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03865706
- Testing
- Inulin Oral Suspension, Broad-spectrum antibiotics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Critical Illness
Alpha 2 Agonists for Sedation to Produce Better Outcomes From Critical Illness (A2B Trial)
Many patients in intensive care (ICU) need help to breathe on a breathing machine and need pain killers and sedatives to keep them comfortable and pain free.
- Trial name
- A2B (NCT03653832)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Clonidine, Propofol
- Where
- 38 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,404 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Anemia, Critical Illness
Practical Anemia Bundle for SusTained Blood Recovery
The purpose of this study is to test a multi-faceted anemia treatment plan to reduce the severity of anemia and to promote hemoglobin and functional recovery in adults who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- PABST-BR (NCT05167734)
- Testing
- Iron Dextran, Erythropoietin (EPO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Adrenal Insufficiency, Critical Illness
Pilot Study Assessing Oxidative Stress in Children
Role fo oxidative stress in adrenal insufficiency has not been studied. The degree of oxidative stress and it's role in pediatric critical illness is unknown.
- Trial name
- OxStress (NCT01052207)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Intensive Care Unit, Muscle Weakness
Use of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation (NMES) for Treatment or Prevention of ICU-Associated Weakness
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) will decrease ICU-associated weakness.
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT00709124)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrostimulation (NMES) CareStim Muscle Stimulation Device (Care Rehab; McLean, VA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Illness
Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
This is a randomized controlled trial to compare propofol to dexmedetomidine for prolonged sedation (> 24 hours) in critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT01059929
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Staphylococcal Infection
Safety and Efficacy of Mupirocin in Eradicating Colonization With S. Aureus in Critically Ill Infants
The objective of this trial is 1) to evaluate the safety and clinical acceptability of a 5-day course of mupirocin applied every 8 hours (± 2 hours) to the nares, umbilical and perianal areas of infants residing in the ICU.
- Trial name
- NCT01827358
- Testing
- Mupirocin calcium
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Respiration, Artificial, Critical Illness
Development of a Rehabilitation Strengthening and Mobility Program for Ventilator Dependent Older Patients
As the general population ages and technology advances, many who suffer from catastrophic critical illness (i.e. septic shock, respiratory failure, Acute Respiratory Disease Syndrome) survive only to find themselves severely…
- Conditions
- Respiration, Artificial, Critical Illness, Chronic Disease, Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT03195127
- Testing
- multimodal physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Sepsis
The CRISIS Prevention Study
Despite strict hand washing, sterile technique, and antibiotic-coated catheters, nosocomial infection and sepsis remain the leading acquired causes of morbidity and mortality in critically ill children.
- Trial name
- CRISIS (NCT00395161)
- Testing
- Metoclopramide, Zinc, Glutamine
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 293 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Dean
Respiratory Failure, Critical Illness
Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
This study examines the feasibility of assessing sleep and circadian rhythmicity in critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT01276652
- Testing
- Environmental modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
PPV to Guide Fluid Management in the PICU
Children who are critically ill often require large amounts of fluid during their acute illness. It has been shown in multiple studies that appropriate administration of fluid decreases morbidity and mortality, but giving too…
- Trial name
- PPV (NCT02308371)
- Testing
- Automated Pulse Pressure Variation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Acute Respiratory Failure
Pragmatic Trial Examining Oxygenation Prior to Intubation
Clinicians perform rapid sequence induction, laryngoscopy, and tracheal intubation for more than 5 million critically ill adults as a part of clinical care each year in the United States.
- Trial name
- PREOXI (NCT05267652)
- Testing
- Preoxygenation with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation, Facemask Oxygen
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,301 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Critical Illness, Acute Respiratory Failure
Trial of Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition in Under and Over Weight Critically Ill Patients (TOP-UP)
The specific aim of the proposed study is to conduct a pilot study involving 160 critically-ill lean and obese patients enrolled at 11 sites in Canada, the United States of America, Belgium and France in order to: Specific Aims…
- Trial name
- TOP-UP (NCT01206166)
- Testing
- Olimel (5.7%E / N9E)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital
Critically Ill
PEP uP Protocol in Surgical Patients
The main objective of this project is to asses for safety, feasibility and effectiveness of an aggressive feeding protocol, PEP uP (Enhanced Protein-Energy Provision via the Enteral Route Feeding Protocol) in increasing protein…
- Trial name
- NCT02459275
- Testing
- PEP uP Protocol, Metoclopramide
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital
Hypotension, Pressure Ulcer
Comparison of Nasal and Forehead Oximetry in Critically Ill Patients at Risk for Decreased Peripheral Perfusion
Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring is the standard of care in critically ill patients in emergency departments, operating rooms and intensive care units.
- Trial name
- NCT02382133
- Testing
- Nasal alar oxygen sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Brain Injuries
Intravenous Exenatide in Patients With Acute Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of exenatide infusion for the treatment of high blood sugars following acute brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02058940
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
COVID-19, Venous Thromboembolism
Prevention of Arteriovenous Thrombotic Events in Critically-Ill COVID-19 Patients Trial
The researchers wanted to learn how to help sick patients who are in the hospital because of COVID-19. They are trying to find out the best way that is safe to stop blood clots that could be dangerous from forming in patients…
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Venous Thromboembolism, Arterial Thrombosis
- Trial name
- COVID-PACT (NCT04409834)
- Testing
- Unfractionated Heparin IV, Enoxaparin 1 mg/kg, Clopidogrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 390 people
- Sponsor
- The TIMI Study Group