INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

This study compares two types of continuous dialysis used in the ICU for patients with sudden kidney failure. One method uses a citrate-based blood thinner, the other uses heparin. The goal is to see if the citrate method is just as effective at removing waste from the blood. 80 …

This study tests whether using a special eye care kit or following a detailed eye care protocol can better prevent eye complications in intensive care patients who are on breathing machines. 156 adult patients will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: standard care, care w…

This study tests whether giving fish oil through a vein during heart surgery can prevent a common complication called atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and help patients recover faster. About 550 high-risk adults having elective heart surgery will receive either fish oil …

This study compares a newer type of nerve block (serratus plane block) to standard local anesthesia for pain control during chest tube placement in intensive care patients. About 70 awake, non-intubated adults will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the nerve block reduces pain s…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset (HypnoVR) can reduce discomfort in patients recovering in the intensive care unit after major heart, chest, or abdominal surgery. 194 adults will be randomly assigned to either standard care or twice-daily VR sessions for 1…

This study will track 10,000 children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (ICUs) across Asia. The goal is to understand what factors lead to better or worse outcomes, and to develop AI tools that can predict how long a child might need ICU care or their risk of death. No n…

This study tests a new way to manage alarms in intensive care units (ICUs). Currently, patients trigger hundreds of alarms daily, most of which are false or unimportant. The researchers will compare standard alarm management (left to nurses) with a stricter protocol that limits a…

This study follows 200 adults with COVID-19 in intensive care to see how their immune systems change over time. Researchers will collect blood samples at several points during the hospital stay and track health outcomes. The goal is to understand why some patients get worse and t…

This study looks at 290 intensive care patients with sepsis to see which blood test best predicts their chance of recovery. Researchers will compare three different markers in the blood to see which one most accurately forecasts survival at 28 days. The goal is to help doctors id…

This study looks at how to measure muscle strength in healthy individuals and patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Muscle strength is important for overall health and can predict outcomes in critical illness. Researchers will use handheld devices to measure strength and cre…