CRITICAL CARE, INTENSIVE CARE

This study tests whether using lower-salt intravenous fluids in ICU patients reduces the number of days they need life support like ventilators or dialysis. Researchers will compare a salt-free glucose solution for medication dilution and a low-salt maintenance fluid against the …

This study tests a new high-tech device that uses eye-tracking to help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who are on breathing machines communicate with their caregivers. Many of these patients are awake but cannot speak due to a tube in their throat, which can be frustrat…

This pilot study tests a behavioral health program designed to support family members of ICU survivors. The program includes telehealth check-ins and a digital platform to track mood and stress. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helpful for reducing anxiet…

This study brings together 30 healthcare experts from around the world to agree on the best ways to use a machine called Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation (MI-E) in intensive care units. MI-E helps clear mucus from the lungs, but there are no standard rules for its use in crit…

This study aims to create a new scoring system (SOFA-OBS) that better predicts death risk for pregnant and postpartum women in intensive care. Researchers will collect routine data from 130 patients and test if a simple pulse oximeter can replace painful blood draws. The goal is …

This study looks at 7000 adult patients who stayed in the intensive care unit (ICU) for more than 5 days. The goal is to find different patterns among those who remain critically ill for a long time (over 10-14 days). By analyzing medical data, researchers hope to understand why …

This study tests whether allowing family members to participate in daily ICU rounds—either in person or virtually—improves their engagement and satisfaction. Researchers will enroll 194 family members across 6 Canadian ICUs. The goal is to gather evidence that could make family p…

This study watches how different hospitals help ICU patients start moving early. Researchers will track 6,000 adults to see which rehab methods lead to better strength and quality of life. No new treatments are given—only routine care is recorded.

This study observes 150 ICU patients who need excess fluid removed. Researchers will track how fast and when fluid is removed, and look for signs of success or side effects like low blood pressure. The goal is to find safer, more personalized fluid removal methods, but this study…