Bronchopneumonia
MONDO:0005682Acute inflammation of the walls of the terminal bronchioles that spreads into the peribronchial alveoli and alveolar ducts. It results in the creation of foci of consolidation, which are surrounded by normal parenchyma. It affects one or more lobes, and is frequently bilateral and basal. It is usually caused by bacteria (e.g., Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Haemophilus influenzae). Signs and symptoms include fever, cough with production of brown-red sputum, dyspnea, and chest pain.
Also known as: bronchial pneumonia, chest infection - unspecified bronchopneumonia, lobular pneumonia
49 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Breath sniff test could spot COVID and flu in hospital patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether analyzing chemicals in a person's breath can quickly identify serious respiratory infections like COVID-19, flu, and Legionella in hospitalized patients. Researchers will collect breath samples from 777 adults using a simple bag, then analyze them in a la…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Breathalyzer could replace PCR for respiratory infections
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if analyzing chemicals in a person's breath can rapidly detect respiratory infections like COVID-19 or the flu. Researchers will collect breath samples from 1,665 adults with symptoms and healthy volunteers. If successful, this non-invasive test could offer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Quick test in your doctor's office could fight serious lung infections
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a rapid PCR test done right in the clinic can help doctors diagnose and treat acute respiratory infections faster. Over 16,000 adults at risk of severe illness will take part. The goal is to see if this approach lowers rates of respiratory failure and hos…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Could a light device stop COVID and flu? new trial aims to find out.
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a handheld light device (RD-X19) to see if using it for 5 minutes every other day can prevent upper respiratory infections like COVID-19 and flu. It involves 130 military personnel and their families at a single base. Half will get the real device, half a sham de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: David Moss • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New syrup aims to soothe coughs in just two days
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well and how safely SIROPSEDAL syrup works for acute cough caused by colds or upper respiratory infections. About 124 children and adults will take the syrup as prescribed by their doctor and report their cough severity over one week. The main goal is to s…
Sponsor: Laboratoires Elerte • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Quick test could transform ER care for kids with coughs and colds
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a fast, bedside test (SPOTFIRE) can help doctors better treat children with respiratory infections in the emergency department. About 720 children aged 2 months to 18 years will be randomly assigned to either get the rapid test or standard care. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BioMérieux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Massive dutch study reveals true toll of respiratory infections on hospitals
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study examines data from up to 70,000 patients hospitalized with respiratory tract infections in Dutch hospitals between 2018 and 2026. Researchers will analyze how long patients stay, how many need intensive care, and the overall costs. The goal is to help improve hospital …
Sponsor: LOGEX • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin d levels may predict danger in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at vitamin D levels in 63 critically ill children (ages 1 month to 12 years) admitted to the ICU with severe breathing infections. Researchers will measure vitamin D in the first 24 hours and compare it to how severe the infection is and the risk of death. The go…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI tool for doctors: help or hindrance? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how different features of an AI system affect the way primary care doctors diagnose and treat respiratory infections. About 3,000 doctors in China will use a web-based tool with various AI features, such as automated data entry or stepwise medication suggestio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Gut health linked to Kids' respiratory infections in new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine gut bacteria, immune markers, and nutrient levels in 120 children with different respiratory health conditions, including pneumonia and recurrent infections, compared to healthy kids. By analyzing stool samples and health data, researchers hope to understa…
Sponsor: Min-Tze LIONG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Blood test could unlock secrets of lung disease immunity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the immune system works in people with lung diseases like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Researchers will take a single blood sample from 100 adults to study immune cell changes during inflammation and infection. Participants won't receive dire…
Sponsor: Research Center Borstel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Ultrasound could predict hospital stay for kids with lung infections
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 300 children and young adults (ages 0-20) with respiratory tract infections to see if chest ultrasound can predict their outcomes, such as need for hospitalization or ICU care. Researchers will use an ultrasound score and combine it with clinical data to s…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:07 UTC