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Wrist band aims to replace needle for blood pressure monitoring
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new wrist-worn device that measures blood pressure continuously without needing a needle in the artery. Researchers compared its readings to the standard method (an arterial catheter) in 30 patients having surgery or staying in the intensive care unit. The goa…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New breathing aid tested to keep critically ill obese patients off ventilators
Prevention CompletedThis study aimed to prevent breathing failure in obese patients after they had a breathing tube removed in the intensive care unit (ICU). It compared two types of non-invasive breathing support to standard oxygen therapy to see which was better at keeping patients from needing th…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New solution could stop deadly ICU infections
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a special antiseptic solution called taurolidine could prevent infections in central venous catheters used in ICU patients. Researchers enrolled 120 adult ICU patients who needed these catheters to see if the solution reduced bacterial growth and bloodst…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Nighttime drug combo tested to help critically ill patients sleep better
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving a combination of two low-dose sedative drugs at night could improve sleep quality for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who need help breathing. Researchers enrolled 174 patients aged 50 or older who were on a ventilator or high-flow oxyge…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 03:26 UTC
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Ancient touch meets modern ICU: can acupressure ease patient suffering?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a non-drug therapy called acupressure could help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers worked with 60 ICU patients to see if applying pressure to specific points on the body could improve their pain, anxiety, sleep quality, and vital sig…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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French ICU death rates drop despite treating sicker patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at data from over 1.5 million intensive care unit (ICU) admissions across France between 2013 and 2019. Its goal was to understand how ICU care changed, including death rates, length of stay, and patient sickness levels. Researchers analyzed hospital record…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Video camera could make ICU vital checks more reliable
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested if using a video camera is better than the human eye for measuring a simple vital sign called 'capillary refill time' in intensive care patients. The goal was to see if the video method gives more consistent results when different people take the measurement. It…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC