Clinical trials: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Intensive Care Unit Syndrome
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Barriers to Implementation of a Geriatrics Bundle in the ICU
Despite the known benefits of geriatric care models among hospitalized older adults outside the intensive care unit (ICU), few studies have addressed the needs of older adults in the ICU; for example, sensory impairment…
- Trial name
- ACE-ICU (NCT04652453)
- Testing
- Geriatrics Bundle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Invasive Candidiasis
Randomized Study of Caspofungin Prophylaxis Followed by Pre-emptive Therapy for Invasive Candidiasis in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Adults admitted to intensive care units are at risk for a variety of complications. Infections due to the fungus called candida are of particular concern.
- Trial name
- MSG-01 (NCT00520234)
- Testing
- Caspofungin, Normal Saline
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- Mycoses Study Group
Oxygenation, Manual Ventilation
AMBU Bag Manual Ventilation vs. Transport Ventilator Mechanical Ventilation for Transport
This is a clinical trial to compare the oxygenation and ventilation performance between manual ventilation and mechanical ventilation when transporting cardiac patients to the ICU.
- Conditions
- Oxygenation, Manual Ventilation, Mechanical Ventilation, Point of Care Ultrasound
- Trial name
- NCT06006208
- Testing
- Hamilton C1 ventilator during transport to the ICU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Critical Illness
The Energy Dose Study
The investigators have designed this single-center Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) to prospectively compare, for the first time, the clinical efficacy of different energy doses in intensive care unit (ICU) patients requiring…
- Trial name
- NCT01369147
- Testing
- Parenteral Nutrition, Propofol, Clevidipine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Sedation
Efficacy and Safety of Inhaled Isoflurane Delivered Via the Sedaconda ACD-S Compared to Intravenous Propofol for Sedation of Mechanically Ventilated Intensive Care Unit Adult Patients (INSPiRE-ICU2)
This is a study to compare safety and efficacy of inhaled isoflurane administered via the Sedaconda ACD-S device system versus intravenous propofol for sedation of mechanically ventilated patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)…
- Trial name
- INSPiRE-ICU2 (NCT05327296)
- Testing
- Isoflurane, Propofol
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 282 people
- Sponsor
- Sedana Medical
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Closed Loop Glucose Control in Patients With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
This is a proof of concept safety study of an artificial intelligence based closed loop glucose control system designed for use in the intensive care unit setting.
- Trial name
- NCT05644730
- Testing
- Fusion closed loop glucose control system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Ideal Medical Technologies
Nosocomial Infections
Study of Bathing With Chlorhexidine Impregnated Cloths on Nosocomial Infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The investigators propose to conduct a large clinical study to determine if daily bathing with chlorhexidine impregnated cloths will reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit…
- Trial name
- NCT00549393
- Testing
- 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate cloth
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,659 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Intensive Care Unit Survivors, Informal Caregivers (Family and Friends)
Improving Psychological Distress Among Critical Illness Survivors and Their Caregivers
Patients who receive life support in intensive care units commonly suffer from persistent depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms after discharge.
- Trial name
- NCT01983254
- Testing
- coping skills training, education program
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 417 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Delirium, Agitation
Randomized Controlled Trial of Dexmedetomidine for the Treatment of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Delirium
The purpose of the research is to see if dexmedetomidine (a drug that has a calming effect - a sedative) is effective for the treatment of acute delirium
- Trial name
- NCT00351299
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Acute Respiratory Failure, Shock
Impact of Early Enteral vs. Parenteral Nutrition on Mortality in Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation and Catecholamines
The purpose of this study is to assess the hypothesis that, as compared to early intravenous feeding, early nutrition via the enteral route is associated with reduced Day 28-mortality in critically ill patients treated with…
- Trial name
- NUTRIREA2 (NCT01802099)
- Testing
- Enteral nutrition, Parenteral nutrition
- Where
- 41 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 2,410 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Sepsis, Procalcitonin
Impact of a Procalcitonin Testing and Treatment Algorithm on Antibiotic Use and Outcomes in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The timely use of antibiotics can reduce morbidity and mortality associated with bacterial infections, particularly in the intensive care unit setting (ICU).
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Procalcitonin, Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Trial name
- ProPICU (NCT03440918)
- Testing
- Procalcitonin-Guided Antimicrobial Stewardship, Baseline Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 271 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery
Predictive Value of the FORE-SIGHT™ Monitor for Hemodynamic Deterioration
The postoperative period after congenital heart surgery in children can be a very critical episode, where it is of utmost importance to closely monitor the circulation in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01706497
- Testing
- Cerebral tissue oxygen saturation monitoring, blinded
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
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
Diabetes Mellitus
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit
The aim of the proposed clinical trial is to study the use of the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) within the intensive care unit (ICU) environment.
- Trial name
- NCT06190808
- Testing
- Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Intubation; Difficult, Respiration Disorders
Use of Dexmedetomidine to Facilitate Extubation in Surgical ICU Patients Who Failed Previous Weaning Attempts
Mechanical ventilation commonly is associated with patient agitation requiring sedation to alleviate discomfort and reduce excessive central respiratory drive.
- Trial name
- NCT00464490
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Palliative Care, Critical Illness
A Needs-focused Palliative Care Intervention for Older Adults in ICUs
The quality of intensive care unit (ICU)-based palliative care is highly variable, particularly for the 2 million older adults admitted annually to ICUs.
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Critical Illness, Aging, Care Delivery Model
- Trial name
- PCplanner (NCT04414787)
- Testing
- PCplanner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Communication
Improving Communication in the PICU: The Navigate Study
The project seeks to study the use of an navigator-based intervention called "PICU Supports." The study will test the impact of PICU Supports during and after PICU discharge on parent outcomes (satisfaction with decision making…
- Trial name
- NCT02333396
- Testing
- PICU Supports, Educational Brochure
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 442 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Agitation
Acupuncture to Improve Comfort of Children on a Ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit
The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture is effective at improving comfort in children on a ventilator in the intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01848158
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Premature Birth of Newborn, Family
GPS (Giving Parents Support): Parent Navigation After NICU Discharge
BACKGROUND: Annually >400,000 US newborns require neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) care.1/3 will require ongoing or specialty care after discharge.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth of Newborn, Family, Immature Newborn, Newborn Morbidity
- Trial name
- GPS (NCT02643472)
- Testing
- Parent Navigator, Care Notebook
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Intensive Care Unit Delirium, Pain
Decreasing Delirium Through Music in Critically Ill Older Adults
Critically ill older adults admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are at a higher risk to develop delirium, which predisposes them to longer lengths of ICU and hospital stay, increased in-patient mortality, and higher risk of…
- Conditions
- Intensive Care Unit Delirium, Pain, Anxiety, Intensive Care Acquired Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- DDM (NCT04182334)
- Testing
- Slow Tempo Music, Attention Control
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University