Pneumonia

This trial is testing an updated version of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine in healthy adults aged 18 to 64. Participants will receive either the updated COVID-19 vaccine or a Tdap vaccine (for tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough) to compare safety and measure spike protein lev…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This trial tests whether a specific breathing exercise, the Buteyko technique, can improve oxygen levels, reduce breathlessness, and enhance exercise ability in patients with pneumonia caused by smog. It compares this approach to incentive spirometry, a standard device that encou…

This 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…

This study looks at how safe and effective the antibiotic lefamulin is for treating community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Chinese patients. CAP is a lung infection caught outside of hospitals, and many common antibiotics are becoming less effective due to drug resistance. Lefamul…

This 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…

This study tests whether adding a traditional Chinese medicine formula, Feireqing Granules, to standard care can improve survival in people with severe pneumonia caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. The trial will enroll 152 adults and measure death rates at 14 a…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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.

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This study will test whether a new urine-based test can accurately diagnose pneumococcal pneumonia in children under 5 in Malawi. Researchers will use 350 stored urine samples from healthy kids and those with pneumonia, comparing results to standard lab methods. If it works, this…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This 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 …

This 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…

This study compares two flu vaccines—Fluad and Fluzone High-Dose—in adults aged 65 and older to see which is more effective at preventing lab-confirmed flu and related complications like pneumonia or heart issues. Researchers will look at health records from over a million senior…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests whether adding lymphatic pump osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) to standard care helps older adults recover faster from respiratory illnesses like bronchitis, sinusitis, or pneumonia. Participants aged 65 to 100 with a new respiratory diagnosis will receive …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

Researchers are observing how often children hospitalized with non-severe pneumonia receive antibiotics and how doctors decide whether a child needs them. The study follows 200 children admitted to two German hospitals, recording treatment choices, medical complications, and pare…

This 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…

This study tests whether a chatbot called 'Pneumonia Care Helper' can improve the knowledge, attitudes, and caregiving skills of people caring for elderly pneumonia patients. 150 caregivers will either use the chatbot with educational videos for 5 days or receive standard paper i…

This study looks at how different levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) on a ventilator affect the diaphragm and lungs in ICU patients with respiratory failure. Twenty-five adults on pressure support ventilation will each receive low, medium, and high PEEP for short p…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study aims to find out how often rhinovirus (the virus behind many common colds) causes serious breathing problems that require hospital care in children. Researchers will follow 120 young children at home for 3 years and study 450 hospitalized infants and children, plus 100…

This study investigates the range of symptoms children with newly diagnosed asthma may experience, including less common ones like recurrent pneumonia, chronic wet cough, or difficulty breathing in. By tracking 80 children aged 3 to 18, researchers aim to better understand how of…

This study will analyze samples from 130 ICU patients with ARDS (a severe lung injury) to better understand why the condition varies so much between people. Researchers will examine lung fluid, blood, and CT scans to identify distinct biological subtypes. The goal is not to test …

This study investigates whether endotracheal tube suctioning—a routine procedure to clear airways in intubated ICU patients—causes pain and biological stress. Researchers will measure pain using a behavioral observation tool and check blood for markers of oxygen shortage and oxid…

This research project looks at how medical oxygen and pulse oximetry (a device that measures oxygen levels in the blood) are used in hospitals in several countries. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders the effective use of oxygen, especially for children with condition…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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.…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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.…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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,…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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.

This 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…

This 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…