Pneumonia
MONDO:0005249An acute, acute and chronic, or chronic inflammation focally or diffusely affecting the lung parenchyma, caused by an infection in one or both of the lungs (by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or mycoplasma.). Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, fevers, chills, chest pain, headache, sweating, and weakness.
Also known as: acute pneumonia
634 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New vaccine aims to shield seniors from pneumonia
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study is testing how well a 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine works against pneumonia in adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will compare vaccinated and unvaccinated hospitalized patients with pneumonia to see if the vaccine reduces infections from seven specific bacterial st…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a vaccine series shield CLL patients from pneumonia?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a two-shot pneumonia vaccine series (PCV20 and PPSV23) can help people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) build a stronger immune defense against pneumococcal infections. About 61 adults with CLL who have not yet had treatment, or who are on a specif…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to fight deadly lung scarring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental inhaled medication called LTI-03 in about 120 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that causes scarring and breathing difficulty. Participants will inhale LTI-03 or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rein Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Which antibiotic works best for pneumonia? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common antibiotics, azithromycin and doxycycline, in adults hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia who are also receiving a beta-lactam antibiotic. The goal is to see which combination helps patients leave the hospital sooner and reduces the need f…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug for lung scarring moves to Long-Term safety check
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of an inhaled drug (AP01) for people with progressive lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis). It is for those who already completed an earlier Avalyn Pharma study. About 340 participants will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avalyn Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to protect vulnerable from severe COVID
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a new antiviral pill, ibuzatrelvir, alone or with an IV drug (remdesivir) in 300 adults with weak immune systems who have mild-to-moderate COVID-19. The goal is to see if the combination prevents hospitalizations or worsening symptoms better than remdesiv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called PIPE-791 in 324 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Participants take either a low or high dose of PIPE-791 or a placebo daily for several months. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Contineum Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: SOLIS trial tests H01 drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called H01 (hymecromone) in adults with interstitial lung disease, a condition that causes lung scarring and makes breathing hard. The goal is to see if H01 can lower a marker of lung damage and improve lung function. Participants take the drug as a tablet…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep High-Risk COVID patients out of the hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medication called ibuzatrelvir in adults and teens with COVID-19 who are not hospitalized but have a high risk of becoming severely ill. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 5 days, and researchers will track whether it reduces emerg…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental immune therapy aims to reduce deaths in severe pneumonia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of an experimental immune cell therapy called agenT-797, given alongside standard care, can lower the risk of death in adults with severe pneumonia and breathing failure. About 90 people in intensive care will receive either agenT-797 or a p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MiNK Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung fibrosis pill tested for Long-Term safety in 1,700 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety of the drug nerandomilast in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). All 1,700 participants have already taken the drug in a previous study. They will take nerandomilast tablets for up to 1 yea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: AZD8965 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase IIb study tests three doses of AZD8965 against a placebo in 359 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung-scarring disease. The main goal is to see if AZD8965 can slow the decline in lung function over 24 weeks. Participants may also be taking standard IP…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug trial aims to improve lung function in fibrosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called BI 765423 in 71 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by infusion every four weeks for about 3 months. The main goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a gene test guide better treatment for head and neck cancer survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments after surgery for stage III-IVA head and neck cancer: radiation alone versus radiation plus the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The goal is to see which approach better prevents the cancer from returning, especially in patients with certain TP53 ge…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to slow lung scarring in IPF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether MTX-463, an antibody that blocks a protein linked to scarring, can slow lung function decline in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 164 adults with IPF will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mediar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Experimental 'Storm Stopper' therapy tested for COVID-19, flu, and RSV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called PRS CK STORM, made from a mix of immune and fat cells, to see if it can safely calm the 'cytokine storm'—a dangerous overreaction of the immune system—in people with severe lung infections from COVID-19, flu, or RSV. The study will e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PEACHES BIOTECH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Which pneumonia vaccine works best for lymphoma patients? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two pneumococcal vaccination strategies in 160 adults with lymphoma who have had chemotherapy. One group gets two vaccines (Prevenar 13 followed by Pneumovax 23), while the other gets a single newer vaccine (Prevenar 20). Researchers will measure immune respon…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could inhaled gas help ventilator patients beat pneumonia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether high doses of inhaled nitric oxide gas are safe and potentially helpful for critically ill pneumonia patients on breathing machines. About 34 adults will receive either the gas or a sham treatment for 5 days. Researchers will monitor blood oxy…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic help calm dangerous IPF Flare-Ups?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the antibiotic azithromycin to standard treatment helps people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) recover faster from sudden, severe flare-ups. Researchers will compare hospital stay length and other outcomes between those who get azithromyci…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug BC006 aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase II study tests a drug called BC006 in 96 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring and breathing difficulty. The trial first checks safety in a small group, then randomly assigns patients to receive BC006 or a placebo every tw…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Pneumonia drug trial aims to protect arteries from hidden damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) can reduce inflammation in the arteries of people hospitalized with pneumonia. Pneumonia can trigger body-wide inflammation that may harm blood vessels. Researchers will give 168 adults either Vascepa or a placebo t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a simple pill stop lungs from scarring? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug senicapoc can prevent lung scarring from getting worse in people with progressive fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 140 adults will take either senicapoc or a placebo daily for 26 weeks, and do…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Simple Face-Down position could save lives in breathing failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether awake patients with acute breathing failure who lie face down (prone positioning) for at least 10 hours a day for 3 days are less likely to need a breathing tube or die within 28 days, compared to standard care. The trial will include 342 intensive care u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New inhaled drug for lung scarring enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an inhaled form of nintedanib (called MNKD-201) in 24 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and tolerable when breathed in, and how the body processes it. Partic…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mannkind Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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ER study aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics for kids with pneumonia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new approach can safely reduce antibiotic use in children aged 6 months to 18 years who have mild pneumonia and are sent home from the emergency room. About 700 children will take part. The goal is to give antibiotics only when truly needed, while st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jeffrey Pernica • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Laser and lung training tested to fight pneumonia in kids with down syndrome
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding low-intensity laser therapy and breathing exercises to standard medical care can improve immune function in 40 children with Down syndrome who have pneumonia. One group gets laser therapy plus breathing training, while the other gets only breathing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Badr University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New daily pill HEC585 aims to slow lung scarring in IPF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called HEC585, taken once daily, to see if it can slow lung function decline in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung-scarring disease. About 472 adults aged 40 to 80 will be randomly assigned to receive HEC585, a plac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Massive UK trial seeks best drugs to beat pneumonia and COVID-19
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 3 trial is testing many different treatments, including antiviral drugs and steroids, in 70,000 hospitalized patients with pneumonia (including COVID-19). The goal is to see which treatments reduce deaths and speed up recovery. Researchers compare each treatment …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a simple blood thinner keep pneumonia patients out of the ICU?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a blood thinner (heparin) can help hospitalized adults with pneumonia avoid serious complications like needing a breathing machine or intensive care. About 4000 participants will receive either heparin or standard care. The goal is to see if heparin reduc…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New calculator could help sick newborns get the right antibiotic dose faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using early drug monitoring and a dose-adjustment calculator can help infants under 90 days old with sepsis reach target vancomycin levels more quickly. Currently, doctors must wait 24-48 hours to check drug levels, which can delay effective treatment. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic replace stronger drugs for pneumonia in seniors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares amoxicillin alone to amoxicillin/clavulanate for treating community-acquired pneumonia in adults aged 65 and older who are hospitalized but not in intensive care. The goal is to see if the narrower antibiotic works just as well, which could reduce side…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: ABBV-142 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ABBV-142 in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. About 165 adults will receive either ABBV-142 or a placebo for 52 weeks to see if the drug is safe and can he…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New inhaled therapy aims to slow lung scarring in IPF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an inhaled version of the drug nintedanib (called AP02) in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. About 160 adults aged 40 and older who are not currently on IPF treatment will take either a low o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avalyn Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Mouth spray could curb virus spread in the air
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ColdZyme mouth spray can lower the amount of virus people breathe out when they have a cold or flu. Researchers will measure virus particles in exhaled air before and after using the spray. The goal is to see if the spray might help reduce airborne transm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could a plasma protein cut deaths in severe pneumonia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding trimodulin (a protein mixture from donated blood) to standard care can lower death rates in adults with severe community-acquired pneumonia who need a breathing machine. About 590 hospitalized patients will receive either trimodulin or a pl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biotest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Immune check could stop virus after lung transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether monitoring the immune response to the cytomegalovirus (CMV) can help prevent CMV disease in people who receive a lung transplant. About 100 adult lung transplant patients who have had CMV in the past will be followed. The goal is to see if tracking CMV…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a simple asthma drug prevent a dangerous immunotherapy side effect?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using inhaled budesonide (a steroid commonly used for asthma) for one year can stop lung inflammation from coming back in cancer patients who had a serious immune reaction to immunotherapy. About 94 adults with solid tumors who recently had lung inflammat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Which steroid works best for severe pneumonia? major trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common steroids, hydrocortisone and prednisolone, in 1,600 adults hospitalized with severe community-acquired pneumonia. The goal is to see which one reduces deaths within 30 days. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two treatments.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Copenhagen Respiratory Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a common immune treatment save lives during sudden lung scarring attacks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to standard care helps people hospitalized with a sudden, severe worsening of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 196 adults with IPF who are having an acute exacerbation will receive either usual treatment …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Argyrios Tzouvelekis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can a daily supplement shorten your cold? new study in seniors aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a dietary supplement called IDP (Immune Defense Protein) can reduce the length and severity of cold and flu symptoms in people aged 60 and older. About 300 participants will take either a low or high dose of IDP or a placebo daily during cold and flu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Quantec Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Quercetin: a new hope for lung fibrosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether quercetin, a natural compound found in many fruits and vegetables, can slow lung scarring and improve breathing in people with pulmonary fibrosis. Half of the 100 participants will take quercetin pills daily for 24 weeks, while the other half receive stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Katerina M. Antoniou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: TDI01 drug trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called TDI01 for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. About 508 adults in China will receive either TDI01 or a placebo to see if the drug helps slow lung function decline over 24 to 5…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beijing Tide Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New lung fibrosis drug SV001 enters first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called SV001 in 53 healthy Chinese adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive a single dose of SV001 or a placebo. The goal is to check for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood. This is a fi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Synvida Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill replace the IV drip for ER infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving oral antibiotics instead of IV antibiotics is just as safe and effective for patients with common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and cellulitis. About 4,000 adults in Danish emergency rooms will be randomly assigned to start o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New pill could slow deadly lung scarring – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether an oral drug called ifetroban can slow the decline in lung function for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung-scarring disease. About 128 adults aged 40 and older with IPF will receive either ifetroban or a placebo da…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can steroids save lives during IPF Flare-Ups? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether high-dose steroids (methylprednisolone and prednisone) can reduce deaths within 30 days for people hospitalized with a sudden worsening of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 110 adults with IPF and an acute exacerbation will receive either…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New drug AV-001 aims to help hospitalized pneumonia patients breathe easier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AV-001 in 120 hospitalized adults with pneumonia who need extra oxygen. The drug is given daily for up to 28 days alongside standard care. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps patients recover faster from pneumonia caused by COVID-19 or ot…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vasomune Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New ventilator aims to help patients breathe easier in the ICU
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new ventilator called INBENTUS VERSATILE in 81 adults who need help breathing. The study checks if the device is safe and works well for conditions like ARDS, pneumonia, and COPD. Participants will use the ventilator for 3 to 48 hours and be monitored unti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Iconic Solutions By Murcia SL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could a lower dose of antibiotics be safer and just as effective for this lung infection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with a weakened immune system who have a serious lung infection called PCP. The standard treatment often causes bad side effects. Researchers want to see if a lower dose of the antibiotic TMP-SMX works just as well but with fewer side effects. About 416 a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Todd C. Lee MD MPH FIDSA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could vitamin c help kids with severe pneumonia go home sooner?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving vitamin C alongside standard hospital care can help children under five with severe pneumonia recover faster. Ninety children will be split into two groups: one gets standard treatment alone, the other gets standard treatment plus a daily dose o…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Multan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug SV001 aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, SV001, in 48 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring and makes breathing hard. The main goal is to check if SV001 is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either SV001 or a placebo, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Synvida Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to treat lung scarring with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single dose of an inhaled drug called RJ026 in 42 healthy volunteers and 42 people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The goal is to see how much drug reaches the lungs and blood, and whether it is safe. Researchers hope that inhaling the drug wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New antibiotic dosing method could help sepsis patients recover faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of giving the antibiotic cefepime to very sick patients with sepsis in the ICU. The new method adjusts the dose based on the patient's kidney function, using only standard doses. The main goal is to see if this approach is easy for doctors to use and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a 'Wait and See' approach cut antibiotic overuse in kids with pneumonia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of giving antibiotics to children with mild pneumonia: giving them right away versus waiting 72 hours to see if symptoms improve. The goal is to see if the 'watch and wait' approach can safely reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. About 2,000 children wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Double transplant trial aims to fix lungs and blood in one go
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new approach for people with severe lung disease (like pulmonary fibrosis or COPD) who also have bone marrow failure. First, participants receive a lung transplant to restore breathing. Then, about 8 weeks later, they get a bone marrow transplant using the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Malaria drug artesunate tested for lung scarring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether artesunate, a drug used for malaria, is safe for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Fifteen adults with IPF will receive either artesunate capsules or a placebo for 12 week…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joseph C. Wu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a simple pressure change keep pneumonia patients off ventilators?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using higher pressure during noninvasive breathing support (a mask that helps you breathe) can help people with pneumonia or ARDS avoid needing a breathing tube. About 700 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either high or low pressure. The mai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New inhaled therapy aims to save ventilator patients from viral pneumonia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an inhaled medicine called SNG001 in patients with severe viral pneumonia who need a breathing machine. The goal is to see if it safely helps clear the virus faster and lowers the risk of death. About 550 adults, mostly over 50 or with weakened immune systems, wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Synairgen Research Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New drug HRS-9813 aims to slow lung scarring in fibrosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called HRS-9813 in 270 adults with pulmonary fibrosis (IPF or PPF), a condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and breathing gets harder. The trial compares the drug to a placebo to see if it improves lung function and is safe. Participants take the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could a common heartburn drug be the key to slowing a deadly lung disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether lansoprazole, a medicine that reduces stomach acid, can slow the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. About 298 adults with IPF will take either lansoprazole or a placebo twice dai…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Kidney transplant patients sought for study to prevent deadly lung infection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long kidney transplant patients should take a common antibiotic (TMP-SMX) to prevent a serious lung infection called PJP. About 450 participants will be randomly assigned to different treatment durations. The goal is to find the safest and most effective l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic stop pneumonia from turning deadly?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the antibiotic clarithromycin early, guided by a blood test (suPAR), can prevent pneumonia from worsening into sepsis. About 330 adults with community-acquired pneumonia will receive either clarithromycin or a placebo. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hellenic Institute for the Study of Sepsis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could a simple zinc pill save thousands of newborns from deadly infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving zinc supplements along with standard antibiotics can reduce deaths and improve recovery in young infants (0-59 days old) hospitalized with severe infections like sepsis or pneumonia. About 3,250 babies in Tanzania will receive either zinc or a plac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Cheap steroid could save lives from hospital lung infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the steroid hydrocortisone, added to usual care, can help ICU patients with severe hospital-acquired pneumonia. Researchers will compare hydrocortisone against a placebo in 180 adults. The goal is to see if the drug reduces early death or worsening of bre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Assistencia Medica ao Servidor Publico Estadual, Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a cold sore virus treatment save ICU pneumonia patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antiviral drug acyclovir helps people on breathing machines who have pneumonia and also have herpes simplex virus (HSV) in their lungs. About 616 adults in intensive care will be randomly assigned to receive acyclovir or no antiviral treatment. The go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jena University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug aims to save lives in severe viral lung infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 3 trial is testing an experimental drug called tozorakimab in about 2,870 adults hospitalized with a viral lung infection who need extra oxygen. Participants receive either a single dose of tozorakimab or a placebo, added to standard care. The main goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a gentler antibiotic beat the standard for a tough lung infection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two antibiotics, clarithromycin and azithromycin, for treating MAC lung infections, a serious bacterial lung disease. About 424 adults with MAC infection will receive one of the two drugs alongside standard treatments. The goal is to see if azithromycin works …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New pill aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SB17170 in 30 adults with moderate to severe idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Participants take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SPARK Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New pill for scarred lungs enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called INS018_055 in 40 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring and breathing difficulty. The main goal is to check the drug's safety over 12 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Shorter antibiotic course tested for medically complex kids with pneumonia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether children with medical complexity who have pneumonia can safely stop antibiotics sooner if they are clinically stable. Researchers will track how many families agree to the approach and monitor for worsening symptoms or return to the hospital. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Brain zaps may cut pneumonia risk after stroke
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (rTMS) to standard swallowing therapy can reduce pneumonia in stroke patients who have trouble swallowing. About 70 adults aged 49-65 with moderate to severe swallowing problems after a stroke will be e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New filter may improve survival in pneumonia-related kidney failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special filter (oXiris) is better than a standard filter (M100) for cleaning the blood in pneumonia patients whose kidneys have suddenly failed. About 60 adults will be enrolled to measure changes in inflammation levels, kidney function, and survival at…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mohd Zulfakar Mazlan, MBBS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New score could help doctors spot fungal pneumonia faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to create and test a clinical prediction score called FUNGAL-P to help doctors identify fungal pneumonia early in adults who come to the hospital with pneumonia. Researchers will analyze medical records from past patients and then test the score on new patients to…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New AI-Powered swab test aims to spot viruses in minutes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new technology called Pictura Bio that aims to detect respiratory viruses quickly and cheaply from nose or throat swabs. Researchers will collect samples from 1000 adults and children with suspected viral infections at a UK hospital. The data will be used to tr…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New rapid tests for respiratory infections put to the test in africa
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing new rapid tests (lateral flow and microfluidic devices) to detect respiratory infections in children and adults in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Senegal. Researchers want to see if these tests are accurate and easy to use in low-resource clinics. Participants with r…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI stethoscope aims to slash antibiotic overuse in children
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI-powered digital stethoscope can help doctors in rural Bangladesh safely reduce antibiotic use in children with respiratory infections. About 2,500 children will be randomly assigned to standard care or care guided by the AI stethoscope. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden inflammation in cancer patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Simple breath test could revolutionize lung cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called Inflammacheck that measures chemicals in a person's breath to see if it can help tell the difference between lung cancer, other lung diseases, and healthy lungs. Researchers will collect breath samples from 140 adults and use AI to build a di…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Breathing in xenon: a new way to see lung problems?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special MRI scan that uses xenon gas to take detailed pictures of lung function. It includes 260 healthy volunteers and people with lung diseases like asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis. The goal is to see if this method can better detect and measure lung p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mario Castro, MD, MPH • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden lung inflammation
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a radioactive tracer called Cu-DOTA-ECL1i that binds to certain inflammatory cells in the lungs. Researchers will use PET scans to see how the tracer spreads in people with fibrotic lung disease, comparing it to CT scans and clinical status. The goal …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New ultrasound score could revolutionize lung disease diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new ultrasound measurement called the Lung Sliding Index (LSI) to see if it can help doctors tell apart different lung diseases, such as COPD, pneumonia, and pulmonary edema. Researchers will measure LSI in 700 adults with various lung conditions and healt…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Could a simple swab replace a lung scope for pneumocystis diagnosis?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mouthwash or a nasal swab can accurately detect pneumocystis pneumonia (PcP) in immunocompromised patients. Currently, diagnosis often requires a bronchoscopy, which is invasive and uncomfortable. Researchers will compare the new non-invasive metho…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New wearable aims to automatically track your coughs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable device called the C-mo System that automatically detects and describes coughs. Researchers want to see if it can accurately count coughs, measure their intensity, and identify wheezing. 300 people aged 2 and older with cough-related conditions will wea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cough Monitoring Medical Solutions • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden lung scarring activity
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special PET scan (FAPI PET) can better detect active scarring in the lungs of people with fibrotic lung disease. About 50 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis will get up to 4 PET/MRI scans. The goal is to i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New scan could spot lung scarring early in fibrosis and cancer patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new imaging agent called [68Ga]CBP8 to see if it can safely and accurately detect collagen buildup (scarring) in the lungs. Researchers will compare scans from healthy volunteers, lung cancer patients, and people with pulmonary fibrosis. The go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study aims to better detect pneumonia in seniors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a better way to diagnose pneumonia in older adults (65+) who come to the emergency department with suspected pneumonia. Researchers will observe 250 participants and test whether new biomarkers can improve diagnostic accuracy. The goal is to help doctors…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Breathing without blowing: new scanner may diagnose lung disease in seconds
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive imaging method called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to monitor lung function in 400 adults with lung diseases like COPD, asthma, or pneumonia. Unlike standard spirometry, which requires active blowing, EIT works even in patients who cannot …
Sponsor: University Hospital Olomouc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New test aims to stop unnecessary antibiotics for respiratory infections
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new diagnostic tool that helps doctors quickly tell if a respiratory infection is caused by bacteria or a virus. The goal is to see if using this test leads to better treatment decisions, fewer unnecessary antibiotics, and lower healthcare costs. About 100…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can computers accurately measure lung scarring? new study aims to find out
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether automated software can consistently measure the amount of lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) on chest CT scans. Researchers will scan 150 adults with known lung scarring twice in a row to see if the measurements match. The goal is to improve the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New DNA test could speed up diagnosis of three major parasitic infections
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new PCR-based test can diagnose malaria, leishmania, and pneumocystis infections faster and more accurately than current methods. Researchers will analyze about 200 stored samples from patients. The goal is to improve diagnosis and species identificati…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New Finger-Prick test could slash unnecessary antibiotics in kids
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a finger-prick blood test called FebriDx in 800 children aged 2-11 who have a fever and symptoms of a respiratory infection. The goal is to see if the test can quickly tell whether the infection is caused by bacteria or something else (like a virus). If accu…
Sponsor: Lumos Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New bedside X-Ray could give ICU doctors a moving picture of the lungs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new portable X-ray machine called Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) that takes 15 images per second to show how the lungs move and blood flows. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital will use it on 230 ICU patients with various lung conditions to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can we trust blood flow monitors during ECMO? new study aims to find out.
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study checks how well standard devices measure blood flow in patients on ECMO, a machine that adds oxygen to blood outside the body. About 30 adults on ECMO will have their blood flow measured using different methods, including ultrasound and a leg-raising test. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can we trust blood flow monitors during ECMO? new study aims to find out.
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study checks how well standard devices measure blood flow in 30 adults on ECMO, a machine that pumps and oxygenates blood outside the body. The goal is to see if these monitors give accurate readings during this special situation. Results could help doctors better manage flu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Mouthwash and antibiotics may stop deadly lung infection after stroke
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether intensive oral hygiene combined with antibiotics can prevent pneumonia in people who have had a brain hemorrhage. About 440 adults with small to medium bleeds will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or enhanced mouth care plus antibiotic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New pill aims to stop recurring chest infections in adults
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Buccalin tablets can reduce the number of lower respiratory tract infections in adults who get them often. 240 participants will receive either Buccalin or a placebo for 12 months. The goal is to see if the treatment lowers infection episodes compared to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Laboratorio Farmaceutico SIT srl • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New study aims to slash pneumonia rates in sick newborns on ventilators
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether training NICU teams on a bundle of best practices (like mouth care and proper suctioning) can reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in newborns. About 1500 babies on breathing machines will be tracked before and after the training. The goal is to standar…
Sponsor: Biobizkaia Health Research Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Simple breathing therapy may cut pneumonia risk after hip fracture surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) device before and after hip fracture surgery can prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia. About 566 patients will either receive the PEP therapy plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Beetroot juice may boost exercise in lung scarring disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice twice a day for three days can improve exercise capacity in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung scarring disease that limits activity. Researchers will compare the juice to a placebo in a sma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smarter oxygen device help lung disease patients move more?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a portable oxygen concentrator (a lightweight, battery-powered device) during walking or exercise helps people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) or COPD feel less breathless and be more active in their daily lives. Twenty-four participants will t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New sedation cocktail may protect elderly hearts during ICU breathing support
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two sedation methods for elderly ICU patients (65+) who need a breathing tube. One group gets a mix of propofol and ketamine, the other gets propofol alone. The goal is to see which causes fewer dangerous drops in blood pressure. The trial involves 41 particip…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Helwan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New shot aims to ease depression and anxiety in cancer and chronic disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single injection of RE104 can reduce symptoms of depression or mixed depression and anxiety in people with adjustment disorder caused by a serious medical illness like cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Reunion Neuroscience Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New lung therapy may help ventilated patients recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a special breathing treatment called intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) to standard care helps patients with pneumonia who are on a breathing machine. About 96 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard therapy alone or st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New imaging technique aims to shield healthy lungs during cancer radiation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to plan radiation therapy for people with stage 3 lung cancer. The method uses CT ventilation imaging to identify and avoid the healthiest parts of the lungs during treatment. Researchers want to see if this approach helps patients maintain a better qua…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a simple saltwater spray ease your next cold?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a hypertonic seawater aerosol spray (a saltwater mist) to see if it helps relieve nasal symptoms, improve sleep, and thin mucus in people with colds, sinus infections, or similar upper respiratory infections. About 110 adults and children aged 2 and older wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Laboratoires Gilbert • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Beetroot juice boosts exercise in lung disease patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether drinking beetroot juice, which is high in nitrate, can help people with fibrotic interstitial lung disease exercise longer. Participants will drink either nitrate-rich or nitrate-free beetroot juice and then do a cycling test. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Balloon blowing vs bubble PEP: which fun exercise helps kids with pneumonia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two simple breathing exercises—balloon blowing and bubble PEP—in 40 children aged 6 to 12 with pneumonia. The goal is to see which one improves oxygen levels and reduces shortness of breath better, and which kids enjoy more. Both are non-drug therapies done daily…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Antibiotics or sugar pill? new study questions need for drugs in Kids' pneumonia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether children with pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma bacteria need antibiotics to get better. About 376 children aged 3-17 will receive either a placebo (inactive pill) or a common antibiotic. Researchers will track how long symptoms like fever and fast breath…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christoph Berger • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could lying face down keep pneumonia patients off ventilators?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether awake patients with severe pneumonia can avoid being put on a breathing machine by lying face down (prone position) for up to 16 hours a day. Researchers will track 1078 adults in intensive care to see if this simple position change reduces the need for i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New breathing device may reduce need for ventilator in pneumonia patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a newer breathing machine (HVNI) works better than standard noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for adults with pneumonia who are having trouble breathing. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two machines. The main goal is to see whic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Which breathing aid works best for pneumonia? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to help pneumonia patients who have trouble breathing: alternating between a mask that helps push air in (non-invasive ventilation) and high-flow oxygen through the nose, versus using high-flow oxygen alone. The goal is to see which approach improves …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Niguarda Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Deep-Breathing device may shield lung cancer patients from radiation side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using an incentive spirometer—a device that encourages deep breathing—can lower the risk of lung inflammation (pneumonitis) in people with advanced lung cancer receiving chemotherapy and radiation. About 100 participants will use the device 10 times every…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cooper Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a painkiller improve breathing in lung fibrosis patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing an extended-release tablet called nalbuphine ER in 10 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it affects breathing function. Researchers will monitor oxygen levels, breathing rate, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Trevi Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Streamlined lung care cuts patient travel time
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if bundling all routine tests and doctor visits into one coordinated hospital trip can save time for people with interstitial lung disease. About 152 adults with the condition will either receive standard care or the new streamlined approach. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Granollers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Shorter antibiotic course for kids with pneumonia could reduce side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a 5-day antibiotic course to the usual 7-14 day course for hospitalized children aged 3 months to 18 years with uncomplicated pneumonia. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment is just as effective and causes fewer side effects. Participants are randomly a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Bright blue light may tame inflammation in severe infections
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether exposure to bright blue light can reduce inflammation and organ damage in people hospitalized with serious infections like pneumonia, infected joints, or abdominal infections. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either blue-enriched light or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Vibrating vest could help cough up mucus easier
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a special vest that vibrates to help loosen mucus in the lungs for people who have trouble coughing it up. About 45 hospitalized adults will use the vest and report how their breathing, cough, and mucus symptoms change. The goal is to see if this device is safe a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could a simple drink help clear confusion in hospitalized seniors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a proprietary amino acid drink given twice daily for up to 4 days to older adults (60+) hospitalized with infections who have delirium. 20 participants get the drink, 20 get standard care, and 20 non-delirious controls are observed. The goal is to see if the drin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can virtual exercise help lung disease patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of home exercise programs for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that makes breathing hard. Participants will be split into two groups: one does live online exercise sessions, the other follows video workouts. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could everyday supplements ease a rare lung disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of zinc and nicotinamide riboside can help people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) feel better and breathe easier. Sixty participants will take the supplements or a placebo twice a day for 24 weeks, all from home with remote check-in…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Phlegm test could finally silence chronic cough in lung patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether analyzing a patient's phlegm can help doctors choose better treatments for chronic cough in interstitial lung disease (ILD). About 120 adults with ILD and daily cough for at least 8 weeks will be randomly assigned to either phlegm-guided treatment or stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Scientists seek answers for rare immune disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about Hyper IgE syndrome, a rare immune disorder that causes skin and lung infections. Researchers will follow 600 patients and their relatives over time, examining their health and genetics. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve c…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut diagnostic delays for lung scarring patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bundling key tests like scans and lung function tests into a single, fast-tracked appointment can help people with suspected interstitial lung disease get a diagnosis sooner. About 92 adults will be randomly assigned to either the usual step-by-step testi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Granollers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Aging immune system under the microscope: study seeks clues to infection risk in seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the immune system changes with age and how that affects the risk of infections in people 60 and older. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and other samples from elderly patients with infections and healthy older adults. By analyzing immune cells…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Swiss study aims to curb antibiotic overuse with new guidelines
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether implementing new Swiss national guidelines for acute respiratory infections can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in primary care. Researchers will work with 200 family doctors in quality circles and walk-in clinics, providing training and materia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisante), University of Lausanne, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for protein clues to Pneumonia's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at proteins in lung fluid from 750 people with pneumonia to find biomarkers that could reveal what's causing the lung inflammation. Participants undergo a standard bronchoscopy with lung washings, plus a blood draw. The goal is to better understand different type…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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AI reads lung scans to predict who will get worse
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can predict if lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) will get worse over time. Researchers will analyze CT scans from 200 people with either idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or other types of interstitial lung disea…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to better handle bioterrorism and outbreak exposures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors evaluate and manage people who have been exposed to bioterrorism agents (like anthrax) or emerging infectious diseases (like SARS or new flu strains). Up to 200 participants, including patients and healthcare workers, will be monitored and t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Which works better: one antibiotic or two for this superbug?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 790 adults with S. maltophilia infections, a hard-to-treat bacteria. Researchers will compare patients who got one antibiotic versus those who got a combination, to see which group has fewer deaths within 30 days. The goal is to find the best treatment approac…
Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pneumonia survivors face hidden heart risks – new study aims to find out why
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 650 adults who had pneumonia (including COVID-19) to see how the infection might lead to heart disease later. Researchers will collect blood samples, run heart and lung tests, and track heart attacks, strokes, and other events over three years. No new treatment…
Sponsor: Hellenic Institute for the Study of Sepsis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Vietnam launches major RSV study in toddlers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 2,000 children under 2 years old in Ho Chi Minh City who have respiratory infections. Researchers will test for RSV, track how the virus spreads across seasons, and measure the illness's impact on families, including medical costs. No new treatments or vac…
Sponsor: Tam Anh Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Massive study tracks lung disease progression in 4,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4,000 people with interstitial lung disease (including conditions like pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis) to understand how the disease naturally changes over time. Researchers will collect medical data and blood samples, and compare them to a healthy control …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New imaging study aims to unlock secrets of lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two types of PET/CT scans can show inflammation and scarring in the lungs of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Ten adults aged 40-85 with IPF will receive the scans. The goal is to help doctors better understand the disease and guide future…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Scientists scour lungs for clues to why some get infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers fluid and tissue from the lungs and nose of healthy volunteers and people with a history of lung infections. Researchers will compare samples to find differences in immune function that might explain why some people are more prone to infections. Participants un…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can your breath reveal lung disease? researchers launch massive study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is analyzing the exhaled breath of 5,000 people with lung or airway diseases to find unique molecular patterns. The goal is to better identify and distinguish different respiratory conditions and improve disease management. Participants simply provide breath samples, a…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New antibiotic under the microscope: can it beat superbug infections?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 200 hospitalized adults with carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) infections—a type of superbug—who are treated with the antibiotic sulbactam-durlobactam. Researchers will compare their outcomes to patients receiving other treatments to see …
Sponsor: Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Flu shot study probes hidden inflammation clues in High-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 adult male smokers under 65 who have both heart disease (acute coronary syndrome) and pneumonia along with COPD. Researchers want to see if certain blood markers (GDF-15, MR proADM, and Presepsin) change after getting a flu shot. The goal is to understand h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Brawijaya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists probe mysterious ultrasound lines to better diagnose lung diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 25 adults with interstitial lung disease or COPD to investigate the physical origins of ultrasound artifacts seen in lung scans. Researchers will compare ultrasound findings with CT scans and wearable sensor data to understand what these artifacts really me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New lung drug ENV-101 put through safety checks in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests how a new drug called ENV-101 (taladegib) interacts with two standard medicines for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF): nintedanib and pirfenidone. About 57 healthy adults will take ENV-101 alone and with these drugs to measure how the body absorbs a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Endeavor Biomedicines, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could weak legs be making it hard to breathe? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) often feel breathless and have trouble exercising. Researchers think leg muscle problems might be a cause. They will measure leg muscle strength and structure in 40 ILD patients and test how extra oxygen affects …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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GP training trial aims to curb unnecessary antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways to help general practitioners (GPs) use antimicrobial stewardship resources when treating respiratory tract infections. One group gets online training and self-audit tools; the other gets face-to-face support. Researchers will track how often GPs use the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wollongong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unlock secrets of respiratory infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood and saliva samples from 2000 adults who come to the emergency room with a suspected respiratory infection. Researchers will use these samples to better understand how the body responds to infections and to find new ways to diagnose and treat them.…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a breath test predict lung scarring? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to find early biomarkers that can predict if a person's lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) will get worse quickly. Researchers will follow 450 adults with various types of interstitial lung disease, including IPF and other fibrotic conditions. Partic…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a simple breath test diagnose diseases in children?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help diagnose and monitor diseases like asthma, neurological disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to find patterns linked to these cond…
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New MRI technique could spot lung trouble early in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of MRI that uses xenon gas to see how well the lungs are working in people who have had a bone marrow transplant. Researchers will scan 25 transplant patients with or without lung problems, plus 10 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if this MR…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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20,000 patients enrolled in pneumonia Fact-Finding mission
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 20,000 adults with community-acquired pneumonia to understand how common it is, what puts people at risk, and how it interacts with other health conditions. Researchers will ask about symptoms, treatments, and hospital stays. No new treat…
Sponsor: Capnetz Stiftung • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lung image & tissue bank aims to speed up new diagnostic tools
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry and biorepository of lung images and biological samples from 100 people with pulmonary disease. Researchers will use this information to better understand imaging biomarkers and develop new analysis methods for CT and MRI scans. Participants must alr…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive lung disease registry aims to unlock secrets of progressive fibrosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is following 3,000 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or other chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) to understand how these conditions progress over time. Researchers collect information on symptoms, treatments, quality of life, and store…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can we predict lung trouble in arthritis patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 750 people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are 45 or older to find early signs of interstitial lung disease (ILD), a serious lung complication. Researchers will use CT scans and track changes over 3-5 years to identify risk factors. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Drug interaction study for IPF patients taking multiple medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how pirfenidone changes the amount of a new medicine (BI 1015550) in the blood of adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Twenty participants aged 40 and older will take both drugs over about a month. Researchers will measure blood levels to understan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches lung disease biobank to unlock future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a repository of blood samples from 635 people with interstitial lung diseases (ILD), pneumonia, and healthy volunteers. Researchers hope these samples will help identify biomarkers to improve diagnosis and treatment. No experimental treatments are given; pa…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Muscle pressure may shape your jaw: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with a narrow upper jaw have different muscle pressures in their tongue, lips, and cheeks compared to those with normal jaw width. Researchers will measure these pressures using a special device in 40 participants aged 12 to 25. The goal is to u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Baking soda could help doctors see lung blood flow in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can be used safely as a contrast agent to map lung blood flow using electrical impedance tomography (EIT) in adults on breathing machines. Researchers will compare it to standard hypertonic saline in 41 ICU patients.…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists track superbug genes in pneumonia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the types of germs and their resistance genes in 800 people with pneumonia. Researchers will compare severe and mild cases to understand which microbes and resistance patterns are most common. The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose and treat pneumonia, es…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tiny probe could give doctors a window into infant brains
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Singapore tests new hospital model to cut stays for acutely ill seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new way of organizing hospital care, called an Acute Medical Unit, can help older adults with sudden illnesses like infections or COPD get better faster and spend fewer days in the hospital. Researchers will compare 220 patients who receive this new …
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Massive european study to monitor common colds and flu in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 2,000 people of all ages who visit their doctor with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, like cough, sore throat, or runny nose. Researchers will collect information on symptoms, treatments, and lab results to better understand how these infections …
Sponsor: European Clinical Research Alliance for Infectious Diseases (ECRAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Blood markers could spot sepsis risk early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether early signs of inflammation in the blood can help identify which patients with infections are at risk for serious complications like sepsis. Researchers will follow 4,200 adults with confirmed or suspected infections, as well as healthy controls, …
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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10-Year lung study aims to create a 'Digital Twin' of your lungs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 1000 adults for up to 10 years, using a special type of CT scan (photon-counting) to look for lung nodules, tumors, and other lung conditions. Researchers will also use artificial intelligence to create a virtual copy of each person's lungs, called a 'digit…
Sponsor: Casa di Cura Dott. Pederzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Massive study aims to crack the code on Kids' medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and other samples from 5,000 children and young adults (under 21) who are already taking certain medications as part of their regular care. The goal is to understand how these drugs move through and affect children's bodies, so doctors can prescribe…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New rapid test aims to curb antibiotic overuse for common colds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a quick lab test (Spotfire R/ST) can help doctors decide when antibiotics are truly needed for people with respiratory infections like colds or sore throats. About 800 urgent care patients will take part, and researchers will compare antibiotic use bef…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BioMérieux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study probes breathing muscle weakness in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures how hard children with conditions like neuromuscular disease, scoliosis, or heart problems work to breathe. Researchers use a thin tube placed through the nose into the esophagus to measure breathing muscle strength and effort. The goal is to better understand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Ultrasound vs. antibiotics: a new way to treat kids with pneumonia?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using lung ultrasound can help doctors avoid giving antibiotics to children who don't need them. About 659 children aged 3 to 10 with suspected pneumonia will be randomly assigned to get either standard care or care guided by lung ultrasound. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Scientists track prednisolone levels to improve dosing for inflammatory conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can MRI scans reveal hidden clues in lung disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use advanced MRI techniques to measure oxygen levels in the lungs of 50 people with early-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The goal is to see if MRI can identify areas of low oxygen, which may be linked to disease progression. This is an observational st…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Hospital pneumonia after bypass: a hidden risk for heart and lung health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 80 adults who had coronary bypass surgery to see how developing pneumonia in the hospital affects their heart and lung health over the next year. Researchers will compare patients who get pneumonia with those who don't, using blood tests, heart and lung functio…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Researchers track severe pneumonia in ICU to improve care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 adults admitted to the respiratory ICU with severe pneumonia. Researchers will collect data on symptoms, breathing support, and death rates to better understand the disease. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to gather information to guide future car…
Sponsor: Beijing Chao Yang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Frozen lung probe could improve biopsy and ablation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses donated human lungs to develop a standard method for a new freezing catheter that can take tissue samples (biopsy) and destroy abnormal tissue (ablation). Researchers will test different freezing times and temperatures to find the safest and most effective techniq…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New study aims to perfect antibiotic dosing for sickest kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the antibiotic ceftazidime avibactam behaves in 30 children with severe infections who are in intensive care, some on life support. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand the right dose. The goal is to improve treatment for life-th…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Massive data dive aims to tame sepsis in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will gather health information from 5,000 children in China who have severe infections like pneumonia or sepsis. The goal is to learn how common these infections are, how well different treatments work, and to create tools that can predict which children are at highest…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could your home be making your lung disease worse?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 adults with fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (a type of lung scarring) to see if things like mold, dust, air pollution, and other home factors make the disease progress faster. Researchers will compare patients whose disease is getting worse to those w…
Sponsor: Ville de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Which antibiotic wins against superbugs? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two strong antibiotics, polymyxin B and colistin, in treating serious infections caused by bacteria that are resistant to many common drugs. Researchers will look at medical records of 480 adults with pneumonia or bloodstream infections to see which antibiotic…
Sponsor: TTY Biopharm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug for lung scarring takes first step in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is an early safety check for a new drug called HW241045, which may one day help treat a lung disease called IPF. Researchers are giving a single dose to 56 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. No treatment benefit is expected for participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hubei Bio-Pharmaceutical Industrial Technological Institute Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Frailty check may predict pneumonia survival in seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple frailty assessment can better predict serious outcomes like death in older adults with pneumonia. Researchers will follow 150 patients aged 65 and older in the emergency department, comparing the frailty scale to standard severity scores. The …
Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Blood clot marker may reveal pneumonia danger
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether a blood test called D-dimer can help doctors understand how serious pneumonia is and how well patients might recover. Researchers will measure D-dimer levels in 50 adults admitted to the hospital with community-acquired pneumonia and compare them …
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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When to boost? new trial seeks best COVID-19 shot timing for vulnerable patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New MRI scan could spot hidden lung damage in PH patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a noninvasive way to detect blood vessel changes in the lungs of people with Group 3 pulmonary hypertension (PH) using a special MRI technique. Researchers will compare MRI results with lung tissue from 30 patients awaiting lung transplant. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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4,000 ICU patients join quest to unravel deadly lung and blood infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is enrolling 4,000 adults in intensive care with ARDS, sepsis, or pneumonia. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and swab samples, plus track recovery for up to a year. The goal is to identify different patient subtypes and find clues that could lead to better treat…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study tracks antifungal drug in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the antifungal medicine caspofungin behaves in children with severe infections, especially those with liver problems or on life support like ECMO. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand dosing needs. About 60 children in intensive …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Massive 10-Year study aims to map childhood infections in chinese ICUs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) with severe infections across major Chinese cities. Over 10 years, researchers will track which germs cause these infections, how they are treated, and patient outcomes. The goal i…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Which antibiotic combo is kinder to kidneys? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two common antibiotic combinations given to hospitalized adults with infections: vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam, or vancomycin plus cefepime. The goal is to see if one is less likely to cause kidney injury than the other, using more sensitive markers …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive 10-Year study aims to unlock secrets of rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for children and adults with interstitial lung disease, a group of conditions that scar the lungs and make breathing hard. Researchers will follow 3000 patients and their relatives for up to 10 years, collecting medical data and genetic information. The goal is to l…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug SRN001 takes first step toward fighting lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of an investigational drug called SRN001 in 30 healthy Korean and Caucasian men. Participants receive either SRN001 or a placebo to see how the drug moves through the body and whether it causes side effects. The goal is to gath…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: siRNAgen Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New lung therapy for ICU pneumonia patients under study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special breathing therapy called OLE (Oscillatory Lung Expansion) helps ICU patients with pneumonia clear mucus from their lungs. Researchers will use a lung imaging tool (EIT) to see how well the therapy works. About 62 adults in the ICU will take p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can simple nose breathing test predict lung damage in IPF?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the effort it takes to breathe can cause further lung damage in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Researchers will measure breathing effort using a simple nose pressure test before and after exercise. The goal is to find patients whose b…
Sponsor: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New study aims to fix medical oxygen shortages in poorer nations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how medical oxygen programs work in six countries across Africa and Asia. Researchers will interview policymakers, health workers, and others to find out what helps or hinders oxygen access. The goal is to improve national and global policies, not to test a ne…
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New study probes genetic clues in lungs of fibrosis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a gene called HOXB7 and related molecules behave in the lungs and blood of people with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that causes lung scarring. Researchers will collect lung tissue and blood samples from 80 adults to look for biomarkers that mi…
Sponsor: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New MRI technique reveals hidden Lung-Heart problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special type of MRI (called 129Xe gas exchange MRI) to take detailed pictures of how the lungs and heart work together. Researchers want to understand how these images change after treatments like blood transfusions or oxygen therapy. The study involves 125 adul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New Bio-Bank aims to unlock secrets of lung disease and transplants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a bio-bank of blood samples from people who have had a lung transplant. Researchers will use these samples to study advanced lung diseases and improve transplant care. The goal is to better understand how infections and other factors affect patient outcomes…
Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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AI could help ventilator patients breathe easier by timing suction better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether monitoring changes in airway resistance can help doctors decide the best time to suction mucus from the lungs of patients on ventilators. Researchers will use machine learning to analyze data from 258 patients with conditions like ARDS or severe pneumonia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Breath test reveals hidden lung damage in IPF patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people newly diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have problems in their small airways, which are tiny air passages in the lungs. Researchers will use a simple breath test called nitrogen washout to check for these issues before starting …
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Down syndrome pneumonia study: immune system and breathing connection explored
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children with Down Syndrome who have pneumonia to see if there is a link between their immune system and how well they breathe. Researchers will measure immune markers in the blood and breathing rate and oxygen levels. The goal is to better understand these re…
Sponsor: Badr University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Smart alerts aim to curb antibiotic overuse in Kids' lung infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether computer-based decision support tools can help doctors reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in children with lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and asthma flare-ups. Most of these infections are caused by viruses, not bacteria,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New study aims to curb antibiotic overuse for coughs and colds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a two-part approach—improving communication about viral infections and having pharmacists double-check prescription lengths—can reduce how many days antibiotics are prescribed for respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and sore throat. About 4…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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10,000 people tested: Cambodia's massive disease hunt begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test 10,000 people in Cambodia for 57 different infectious diseases, including dengue, flu, and malaria. Researchers want to understand how these diseases spread and who is at risk. The goal is to give local health authorities the information they need to create b…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur du Cambodge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New study checks muscle loss in lung patients on common meds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study looks at how anti-fibrotic medications affect body composition in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). Researchers will use bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and muscle ultrasound to track changes in muscle…
Sponsor: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Your cough could reveal hidden lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a simple, non-invasive way to detect lung diseases like cancer, asthma, and COPD by analyzing DNA and proteins from cough samples. Researchers will collect cough specimens from 2000 adults, including smokers and non-smokers, and compare them to samples …
Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Family lung disease study aims to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 750 healthy family members of people with familial pulmonary fibrosis, a lung scarring disease that runs in families. Researchers will track participants with yearly questionnaires and in-person visits every two years to see who develops the disease and why. Th…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New MRI technique could revolutionize lung disease monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether functional MRI can help doctors tell different types of interstitial lung disease apart and track how they change over time. About 200 adults with certain lung conditions will get MRI scans alongside standard CT scans. The goal is to see if MRI can pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New study aims to reduce infections after esophagus cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews medical records of 350 adults who had surgery for esophageal cancer in France between 2017 and 2024. Researchers want to understand how often infections happen after surgery, what causes them, and how they affect recovery. The goal is to find ways to prevent th…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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1,000 fever patients to be tracked for clues to pneumonia risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 1,000 adults who come to fever clinics with a respiratory infection. Researchers will collect data on symptoms, lab tests, and chest scans at the start, then check in over time to see who develops pneumonia or other complications. The goal is to better unde…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Are ICU pneumonia diagnoses accurate? french study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 ICU patients in France who were on breathing machines and had a lung infection (ventilator-associated pneumonia). Researchers want to see if the way doctors diagnosed these infections matches official 2017 guidelines. The goal is to understand how often th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Do kids need automatic checkups after infection? study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether scheduling automatic follow-up appointments after a child leaves the hospital is better than only seeing a doctor when needed. About 2,674 children hospitalized for pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin infections, or stomach bugs will take part. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Simple tools aim to curb antibiotic overuse in kyrgyzstan
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in Kyrgyzstan is testing whether using a rapid C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test and giving patients an information leaflet can help doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics for respiratory infections like coughs and sore throats. About 1050 adults will be randomly assign…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in familial lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of familial pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease that runs in families. Researchers will analyze DNA from 126 adults with a family history of the condition, looking for gene changes linked to lung scarring. The goal is to im…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot lung transplant rejection early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for better ways to predict if a lung transplant will be rejected. Researchers will collect blood samples from 244 lung transplant recipients over time and analyze them using advanced techniques. The goal is to create a model that can identify early signs of …
Sponsor: Chang Chen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can your lung bacteria predict antibiotic failure?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines how the community of bacteria in the lungs (the microbiome) affects how well pneumonia patients respond to antibiotics. Researchers will follow 300 adults with pneumonia, taking samples from the mouth, rectum, and lungs over 90 days. The goal is to see if the …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New lung drug takes first step: safety check in healthy people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called GNS-3545 in 72 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug is being developed for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes lung scarring. Participants will receive either the drug or a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genosco Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Flu's dirty secret: study probes why ICU patients get deadly fungus
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is trying to understand why some people with severe flu in the ICU develop a dangerous fungal lung infection called aspergillosis. Researchers will compare the immune systems of 45 flu patients and non-flu pneumonia patients in the ICU. They hope to find differences in…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock pneumonia mysteries in vulnerable patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing about 1,300 hospitalized adults with weakened immune systems who have pneumonia. Researchers will track their health for one year, looking at causes, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to gather information to improve care for this high-risk group.
Sponsor: Societa Italiana di Pneumologia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Scientists seek lung disease clues from blood and breath samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, airway, and urine samples from 2,000 healthy volunteers and people with lung diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers will compare samples to establish normal ranges and learn how genes change in lung disease. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Gene hunt for lung scarring disease opens to 2,000 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 2,000 adults with pulmonary fibrosis to find genetic traits that may explain why they developed the disease and why scarring patterns differ. Participants must be 18 or older and have a confirmed diagnosis. The goal is to better understand t…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Sweat sensors could replace needles for drug monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a smart wristband can accurately measure drug levels in sweat compared to standard blood tests. Researchers will collect sweat, saliva, and blood samples from 100 patients with chronic or infectious diseases who are taking medications like cycl…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can genes predict lung function loss? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and tissue samples from 500 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to find genetic and protein markers that might predict rapid lung function decline. Researchers will compare these markers with changes in symptoms over time. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Feeding frenzy: ICU study challenges Pre-Surgery fasting norm
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether patients in the ICU who need a tracheostomy can keep getting nutrition through a tube right up until surgery, instead of stopping 6 hours before. The goal is to see if this helps them get more food without increasing the risk of food getting into the l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Scientists create fluid bank to unlock secrets of lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects pleural fluid (fluid around the lungs) and medical information from patients with known or suspected lung cancer or lung infections. The goal is to build a registry of samples that researchers can use to develop better tests and treatments in the future. Parti…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New study aims to spot sepsis faster in ERs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for new ways to diagnose sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection, earlier in the emergency room. Researchers will study the immune responses of 3,300 adults with suspected infections to find patterns that signal sepsis. The goal is to improve diagno…
Sponsor: Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC), Location Academic Medical Center (AMC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of lung scarring diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry and biobank for people with interstitial lung diseases (ILD), including sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Researchers will collect medical data and biological samples from up to 1,000 participants to su…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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500-Patient study aims to unlock secrets of progressive lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (a type of lung scarring) for 24 months. Researchers will collect medical images, lung function tests, and blood samples to better classify the disease and predict its course. The goal is to improve how doctors ide…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could help prevent lung injury in ventilator patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing a new ultrasound tool that measures how much the lungs stretch (strain) in patients on breathing machines in the ICU. The goal is to collect initial data from 10 adults with lung disease to see if this technique can help doctors better monitor and prev…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:04 UTC
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Can a CT scan spot hidden lung damage in rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will examine chest CT scans from 500 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue diseases, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to better understand lung disease patterns. Researchers want to see which scan features are most common in rheumatoid arthritis-related i…
Sponsor: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:11 UTC