Pneumonitis
MONDO:0043905An inflammatory process affecting the lung parenchyma. It is a milder form of lung inflammation compared to pneumonia.
Also known as: inflammation of lung parenchyma, lung parenchyma inflammation, pneumonitis
605 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New pneumonia vaccine booster for toddlers enters safety trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new pneumococcal vaccine booster in 45 toddlers aged 12-15 months who already received their routine pneumonia shots. The goal is to check for side effects like tenderness, fever, and sleepiness. The study compares the new vaccine to an existing one…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a pneumonia vaccine protect the most vulnerable children?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumosil) can produce a strong immune response in children aged 6-59 months who are hospitalised with severe acute malnutrition. Half the children will receive the pneumococcal vaccine, and the other half will receive a typhoid va…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nick Fancourt • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug shows promise for lung scarring in Long-Term safety trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called admilparant in people with pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring). About 2,277 adults who finished earlier studies will take the drug and be monitored for side effects. The goal is to see if the drug is safe to use over time, …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug could offer new hope for lung scarring disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether an inhaled form of nintedanib (MNKD-201) is safe and effective for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring. About 210 adults with IPF will receive either a low or high dose of the inhaled drug or a plac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mannkind Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple attack on lung scarring: could plasma exchange and immune therapy slow IPF?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase II trial tests whether a combination of therapeutic plasma exchange (filtering the blood), rituximab (a drug that targets certain immune cells), and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) can slow lung decline in people with progressive idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored breathing support may reduce lung injury in ECMO patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether personalized ventilator settings can reduce lung injury in adults with severe respiratory failure who are on ECMO (a heart-lung machine). Researchers will use esophageal manometry or electrical impedance tomography to tailor the ventilator's positive pres…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter antibiotic course may be just as effective for kids with pneumonia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 3-day course of amoxicillin works as well as a 5-day course for children aged 3 months to 5 years with uncomplicated pneumonia. The goal is to see if shorter treatment can reduce side effects, lower costs, and fight antibiotic resistance. About 250 chil…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smart cap aims to boost medication adherence in lung disease patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a smart pill bottle cap, called FORTISKAP™, helps people with serious lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and pulmonary hypertension take their oral medications more consistently. About 100 participants will either use the smart cap or rece…
Sponsor: Cosmos Rx, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Ancient herbs meet modern viruses in fight against superbug pneumonia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test a combination of a Chinese herbal formula (Yiqi Huoxue Jiedu) and bacteriophages (viruses that target bacteria) in 250 people with severe pneumonia caused by drug-resistant bacteria. The goal is to see if this combo can clear the infection faster …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can spirulina and fish oil tame immunotherapy lung side effects?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a mix of nutritional supplements (spirulina, bifidobacterium, fish oil, grape seed, blueberry, and ganoderma spore oil) to standard steroid treatment can help people with severe lung inflammation caused by cancer immunotherapy. About 60 adults w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Virus cocktail targets superbug pneumonia in first human test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests MP101, a mix of two viruses that attack bacteria (phages), in 18 adults with Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia. Participants receive a single dose of MP101 or a placebo alongside standard antibiotics. The main goal is to check safety and how the body h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MicrobiotiX Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New pill aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental tablet called SYH2059 in 156 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing harder. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it can slow the decline in lung function. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: InnovStone Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can stem cell mist heal lungs damaged by cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether inhaling tiny particles from stem cells (exosomes) can help heal lung inflammation caused by immunotherapy drugs. The study involves 40 adults with cancer who have persistent lung problems despite standard steroid treatment. Participants will …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhou Chengzhi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New IPF drug candidate enters first human safety trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new tablet called HW241045 in 102 healthy volunteers to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug is being developed for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung-scarring disease. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-contr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hubei Bio-Pharmaceutical Industrial Technological Institute Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Herbal formula NRICM102 tested as pneumonia Add-On treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether NRICM102, a Traditional Chinese Medicine, can help adults with community-acquired pneumonia reach clinical stability faster when added to standard antibiotic therapy. About 150 hospitalized participants will take either NRICM102 or a placebo for 7…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Health and Welfare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding dextromethorphan to the standard drug nidanib helps people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 60 adults aged 40 and older will take either the combo or nidanib alone for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if lung function (FVC) …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a cancer drug wake up immune cells to beat HIV-Related infections?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called Sintilimab, which is normally used for cancer, to see if it can help people with HIV who have infections that won't go away with standard treatment. The drug works by 'waking up' exhausted immune cells. Fifty adults with HIV and a hard-to-treat infe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a poop pill save lives? new trial targets superbug lung infections in ICU patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) — transferring healthy donor stool into the gut — can lower the risk of death in ventilated ICU patients with multidrug-resistant lung infections. The idea is that restoring gut bacteria may help fight lung infection…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug help fight a deadly lung disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether metformin, a standard diabetes medicine, can slow the worsening of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung disease. About 400 high-risk patients will receive either metformin or a placebo. The goal is to see if metformin can delay death, hospi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: HSK44459 enters final trial phase
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new tablet, HSK44459, for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. About 420 adults aged 40 and older will receive either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug he…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring? drug trial aims to slow breathing decline
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two doses of an experimental drug, zampilimab, against a placebo in 240 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve lung function over 24 weeks, with an …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could inhaled stem cell therapy help stiff lungs?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether inhaling tiny particles from stem cells (extracellular vesicles) is safe for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Nine adults with mild-to-moderate IPF will inhale the treatment tw…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Huan Ye • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can less be more? new study tests safer blood thinner doses for ECMO patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving lower doses of two blood thinners (argatroban and enoxaparin) to adults on ECMO (a machine that helps the heart and lungs) is safe and works well. The goal is to reduce bleeding and clotting problems. About 200 people with pneumonia or heart fai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital Ostrava • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New study aims to cut pneumonia risk in HIV patients with smart medication checks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led electronic consultation can improve lung health for people with HIV who smoke or use certain medications that raise pneumonia risk. Pharmacists will review records and suggest changes like smoking cessation aids, vaccines, or stopping unn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Timing of lung wash could be key for kids with severe pneumonia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the timing of a lung washing procedure (bronchoalveolar lavage) helps children with severe pneumonia recover faster. About 3,168 children will receive standard care plus the procedure at different times. Researchers will track how quickly they need les…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New pneumonia vaccine put to the test in babies
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new pneumococcal vaccine (Pn-MAPS30plus) in 60 healthy infants to see if it is safe and what side effects it may cause. Babies will receive three doses starting around 2 months old, followed by a booster at 12-15 months. The study compares the new v…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can a Head-Down tilt or ancient herbs save lives in severe pneumonia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis large trial in China will test two additional treatments for people with severe pneumonia who need a breathing machine. One group will have their bed tilted head-down for at least 12 hours a day. Another group will receive a traditional Chinese herbal formula. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Could probiotic sprays and drinks help kids beat pneumonia faster?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding probiotic nasal spray and oral probiotics to standard pneumonia treatment helps children aged 6 to 36 months recover faster. 330 children will be split into three groups: one getting a placebo, one getting probiotic nasal spray only, and one gettin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anabio R&D • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study seeks best backup plan for deadly pneumonia in immunocompromised patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at which second-choice treatment works best for a serious lung infection called PCP when the usual antibiotic cannot be used due to allergies, side effects, or failure. About 416 adults with weakened immune systems (from HIV, transplants, cancer, or other causes)…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could tailored steroids save more lives in severe pneumonia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving steroids based on a patient's immune status can reduce deaths in severe pneumonia with respiratory failure. About 500 ICU patients will receive methylprednisolone, with doses adjusted according to their inflammatory profile. The goal is to find out…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qingyuan Zhan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Stem cells injected for lung scarring: early trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test a stem cell product called REGEND007 in 12 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. The stem cells are given through an IV, and the main goal is to check safety and find the right do…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Regend Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can herbs and viruses beat Drug-Resistant pneumonia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a Chinese herbal formula (Yiqi Huoxue Jiedu) combined with bacteriophages—viruses that target specific bacteria—in 240 people with severe pneumonia caused by drug-resistant germs. The goal is to see if the combination clears the infection faster and l…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets lung scarring in End-Stage disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new cell therapy for people with end-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes severe lung scarring and breathing failure. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and reduce scarring in the lungs. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Shorter steroid course for severe PCP? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how long steroids should be given to adults with severe Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), a serious lung infection common in people with weakened immune systems. About 416 participants who improve within 10 days will either stop steroids early or continue for 21 d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could black seed oil help kids with asthma breathe easier?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding black seed oil (Nigella sativa) to standard asthma medication can improve asthma control and lung function in children aged 6–18 with moderate persistent asthma. Ninety children will receive either a low or high dose of black seed oil capsules or a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can a different antibiotic beat stubborn pneumonia in kids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two antibiotics—doxycycline and azithromycin—in 208 children aged 3 to 17 with pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The goal is to see if doxycycline stops fever faster and is safe, especially regarding tooth color changes. Participants take the medicine…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Young June Choe • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New lung drug faces off against standard treatment in major trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug, LYT-100, against an existing one (pirfenidone) for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease that gets worse over time. About 1,100 adults will take either drug three times daily for up to a year, and researchers will measure how well their lungs …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PureTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Virus cocktail takes on superbugs in cystic fibrosis trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether adding specially-made viruses (phages) to standard antibiotics can safely treat stubborn lung infections in adults with cystic fibrosis. About 30 participants will receive a 7-day course of both treatments. The main goal is to check safety, bu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Steroid showdown: can prednisolone save lungs in rare fibrotic disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the steroid prednisolone can slow the decline in lung function for people with fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a lung disease caused by inhaling certain substances. About 120 adults with mild to moderate lung impairment will receive either predniso…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Ancient herbs take on superbug pneumonia in new clinical trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Cord blood cells aim to heal Radiation-Damaged lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests whether umbilical cord blood cells can safely treat lung damage caused by radiation therapy for cancer. Ten adults who have not improved with standard care will receive three weekly infusions of these cells. The main goal is to check safety and see if…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:20 UTC
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New peptide drug aims to tame sepsis in pneumonia patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a drug called OPT101 in 26 adults hospitalized with pneumonia and sepsis. The drug is designed to reduce harmful inflammation. The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug, not yet to prove it works.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Op-T LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:11 UTC
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Could a daily aspirin save lives after pneumonia in the elderly?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin (100 mg) every day for 90 days can reduce deaths and heart-related complications in people aged 75 and older who are hospitalized with pneumonia. Researchers will compare aspirin against a placebo in 600 participants across multi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:25 UTC
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Could steroids slash death rates from a rare pneumonia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding corticosteroids (low or moderate dose) to standard care can reduce deaths from severe Pneumocystis pneumonia (PJP) in non-HIV patients in the ICU. PJP has a very high death rate of 60-80% in this group. The trial will compare two steroid doses agai…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Qingyuan Zhan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:24 UTC
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Can steroids save lives in severe pneumonia? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether low or moderate doses of the steroid methylprednisolone can reduce deaths in patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia. It will enroll 1500 ICU patients with pneumonia caused by adenovirus or Pneumocystis jirovecii. The study uses an adaptive desi…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Qingyuan Zhan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:09 UTC
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AI stethoscope aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics in kids with cough
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-powered digital stethoscope can help health workers more accurately diagnose pneumonia in children aged 2 months to 5 years. 350 children with cough or breathing difficulty will be randomly assigned to standard care or care plus the AI stethoscope. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could your Child's cough help diagnose asthma or pneumonia?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will collect cough sounds, breath sounds, and symptom questionnaires from 1,400 children with respiratory symptoms like cough or fever. Researchers will use this data to build a computer model that can help diagnose conditions like asthma and pneumonia. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Shanghai Children's Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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One-Hour test could revolutionize pneumonia treatment in hospitals
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study compares a rapid test that identifies pneumonia-causing bacteria in about one hour to standard lab methods that take 2-4 days. Researchers want to see if the faster test helps doctors choose the right antibiotics sooner for 150 hospitalized patients with pneumonia. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New PET probe aims to spot lung scarring earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special PET probe that targets a protein called DDR2, which is linked to lung scarring in interstitial lung disease. Researchers will scan 50 patients to see if the probe can accurately detect the disease and also check for related cognitive problems. The goal …
Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study tests bronchoscopy + CT for faster pneumonia diagnosis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a bronchoscopy (a camera in the airways) together with a CT scan can more accurately identify the germs causing severe pneumonia than a CT scan alone. Researchers will review data from 400 patients to compare the two methods. The goal is to help …
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Breath sniff test could spot COVID and flu in hospital patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether analyzing chemicals in a person's breath can quickly identify serious respiratory infections like COVID-19, flu, and Legionella in hospitalized patients. Researchers will collect breath samples from 777 adults using a simple bag, then analyze them in a la…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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AI guides Doctors' lungs scope in pneumonia battle
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests an AI system that helps doctors navigate a bronchoscope (a thin tube with a camera) into the lungs of patients with severe pneumonia. The AI provides real-time visual cues and voice prompts to guide the doctor to the right spot and describe what they see. About 1…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese Medical Association • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Simple urine test could spot pneumonia in kids without needles
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:04 UTC
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Can a simple vaccine keep COPD patients out of the hospital?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis large trial will study whether flu and pneumonia vaccines can reduce serious flare-ups and medical costs in people aged 45-80 with COPD. About 7,000 participants will be split into four groups: flu vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, both, or no vaccine. Researchers will track lung …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Province Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a lower dose of antibiotics prevent pneumonia just as well after kidney transplant?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a lower dose of the antibiotic TMP-SMX works as well as the standard dose to prevent a serious lung infection called PJP in people who have just had a kidney transplant. About 1,084 adult first-time kidney transplant recipients will take either a low or s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a common steroid prevent a deadly complication in AIDS patients?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short course of the steroid prednisolone can prevent paradoxical immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in people with AIDS who have low CD4 counts and are starting HIV treatment. About 131 participants will receive either prednisolone or no…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo approach aims to stop pneumonia in ventilated patients
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using two automated devices together—one that drains fluids from above the breathing tube and another that monitors the tube's cuff pressure—can reduce the amount of fluid entering the lungs of critically ill patients on ventilators. The goal is to preven…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a heated oxygen tube stop lung complications after abdominal surgery?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm, moist oxygen at high speeds) for 24 hours after major abdominal surgery can prevent lung complications like pneumonia or collapsed lungs. Researchers will compare this to standard oxygen therap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uijeongbu St. Mary Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New trial aims to stop pneumonia in ventilated kids with nebulized antibiotic
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests if giving a nebulized antibiotic (colistimethate sodium) can prevent pneumonia in children who are on breathing machines. About 400 children aged 1 month to 14 years will receive either the drug or a placebo twice daily for up to 7 days. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital Fattouma Bourguiba • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could a painkiller stop the cough that Won't quit in lung fibrosis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an extended-release form of nalbuphine, a pain medication, can safely reduce chronic coughing in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung scarring disease. About 306 adults with IPF and a cough lasting at least 8 weeks will receive either t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Trevi Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Keto diet tested to fight muscle loss in hospitalized pneumonia patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a ketogenic diet (low carb, high fat) is better than a standard diet at preserving muscle function in older adults hospitalized with pneumonia. Researchers will enroll 30 patients aged 55 and older and measure handgrip strength and diet adherence. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a smartphone app heal the hidden wounds of the ICU?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mobile mindfulness program called Lift for people who survived a serious illness in the ICU and now struggle with depression, anxiety, or stress. About 450 adults will use either the Lift app or a health education app for 6 months. The goal is to see if the min…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple moves after heart surgery may save lungs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether changing body position and doing special breathing exercises can help prevent lung issues like pneumonia after heart surgery. About 124 adults having planned heart surgery will be split into four groups: one getting usual care, one doing only breathing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Empowerment program aims to ease breast cancer treatment stress
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a program called COPE (Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment) in 40 women with stage I-III breast cancer who are starting their first treatment. Participants will either receive the 7-week COPE sessions plus standard care, or standard care alone. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Playful breathing exercises may speed recovery for kids with pneumonia
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a child-friendly breathing exercise program for children aged 6-18 recovering from severe pneumonia. The program is designed to be fun and engaging, aiming to improve recovery and make caregivers happier with the care. Researchers will compare kids who do the exe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Which nebulized solution best clears mucus in pneumonia? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests four different nebulized solutions (various salt concentrations and distilled water) to see which works best for clearing mucus from the airways of pneumonia patients. Eighty adults with pneumonia who need help coughing up phlegm will receive the treatment four t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chen, Yao-Hsiang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New nerve block technique aims to ease pain after lung surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new, simpler nerve block method to the traditional one for people having lung surgery with a camera (VATS). The goal is to see if the new method works just as well for pain control and helps patients recover faster. About 200 adults will be randomly assigned…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a simple oxygen mask keep kids safe during lung procedures?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a special oxygen device (high-flow nasal cannula) can prevent dangerously low oxygen levels in children aged 1 to 6 years who are sedated for a lung exam called bronchoscopy. About 430 children will be randomly assigned to receive either the high-flow …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could less be more? new trial tests lower antibiotic dose for pneumonia
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two doses of the antibiotic ceftriaxone for adults hospitalized with pneumonia (but not in the ICU). The goal is to see if a 1-gram daily dose works just as well as a 2-gram daily dose while causing fewer side effects. About 430 participants will be followed t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Cartoons and stories soothe Kids' fear during breathing treatments
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether watching cartoons or listening to breath-synchronized interactive stories can help children aged 6-9 feel less afraid and more comfortable while using a nebulizer for breathing medication. About 96 children with respiratory conditions will be randomly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Which sedation method is best for kids on ventilators? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to sedate children aged 5-10 who are on breathing machines for pneumonia. One method gives sedation continuously, the other pauses it daily. Researchers will measure comfort levels to see which approach works better. The goal is to improve care and re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Cold therapy could take the ouch out of blood tests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw from the artery can reduce pain. It involves 258 adults with chronic respiratory diseases who need this test. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make the procedure less painful.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a vitamin-like supplement help kids beat pneumonia faster?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving Coenzyme Q10, a natural substance found in the body, along with standard antibiotics can help children hospitalized with pneumonia recover more quickly. About 120 children aged 2 months to 18 years will take part. The goal is to see if it speeds…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New study tests At-Home rehab to help seniors bounce back after infection
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a personalized exercise program, started in the hospital and continued at home with video supervision, can help older adults recover after being hospitalized for pneumonia or a urinary tract infection. The goal is to see if this approach is safe, impro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nordsjaellands Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Blowing on a toy could speed up pneumonia recovery in kids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether pursed-lip breathing exercises, done twice daily with a toy, can improve breathing and readiness for hospital discharge in 66 children aged 3-4 with pneumonia. Researchers will measure changes in heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels before and af…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New drug candidate SCB0020160 enters first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests a new investigational drug, SCB0020160, for the first time in humans. Healthy adult men aged 18 to 65 receive either the drug or a placebo to evaluate safety, tolerability, and how the drug moves through the body. The study also looks at whether food affe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SCBIO Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pneumonia culprit may be rarer than doctors think
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 200 people with pneumonia to find out how many actually have an infection caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae, a type of bacteria. Researchers will use PCR tests to check for the germ and compare results with standard care. The goal is to see if this infection is o…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Denis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home devices may spot lung flare-ups before they become emergencies
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether people with fibrotic interstitial lung disease can use home monitoring devices—like a spirometer, pulse oximeter, and scale—to help detect serious lung events such as flare-ups or hospitalizations. About 200 participants will use these devices connected t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden ARDS subtypes to crack deadly lung failure
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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 …
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a team approach to bubble CPAP help kids with pneumonia? a feasibility trial begins
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a team-based care strategy for bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) is feasible for children with severe pneumonia in Pakistan. Researchers will enroll 95 children and their caregivers to see if a larger trial is possible. The focus is on wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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500 patient records to unlock pneumonia secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at the medical records of 500 adults hospitalized with pneumonia to learn more about the disease. Researchers want to understand what factors affect patient outcomes, such as age, other health conditions, and lab results. The goal is to improve how pneumonia…
Sponsor: Zhonghao Fang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock Pneumonia's secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow about 2,700 adults with pneumonia to track their recovery and understand why some become severely ill. Researchers will collect health data and samples to find patterns that predict worsening. The goal is to improve how doctors assess risk and make treatmen…
Sponsor: Zhonghao Fang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic tricks behind superbug's antibiotic shield
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out how often multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria carry genes that help them form biofilms (sticky layers) and pump out antibiotics. Researchers will collect urine, pus, and sputum samples from 100 hospital patients with these infections. T…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to stop unnecessary antibiotics in kids with severe lung infections
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will enroll 50 children in intensive care with suspected pneumonia. Researchers will use a new technology called metagenomics to detect all bugs in the lung, and also measure how the body's cells and proteins respond. The goal is to see if this combined a…
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden viral threats in seniors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 5,900 hospitalized adults aged 60 and older to find out which viruses cause severe lung infections. Researchers will test respiratory samples to track common and emerging viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19. The goal is to better understand how often these…
Sponsor: Gérond'if • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New inhaled drug for lung disease tested in healthy people first
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new inhaled drug called RC010 in 42 healthy adults in China. The main goal is to check if it is safe and how the body processes it. This drug is being developed for a serious lung condition called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), but this study …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Reju Therapeutics Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Healthy volunteers to test experimental lung disease drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, HW252001, in 98 healthy adults aged 18 to 55. The goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it, not to treat any disease. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor for side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hubei Bio-Pharmaceutical Industrial Technological Institute Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Superbug secrets: can genes make a Last-Resort drug fail?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether certain genes in a dangerous superbug (carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae) make it resistant to the powerful antibiotic cefiderocol. Researchers will collect samples from 100 infected patients and test the bacteria in the lab. The…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New genetic test aims to solve stubborn pneumonia cases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a special genetic test (tNGS) can help doctors treat hospitalized adults with pneumonia that isn't responding to first antibiotics. About 524 participants will be randomly assigned to get the test or standard care. The main goal is to see if the test s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Chatbot vs. paper: which teaches caregivers better?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Emergency intubation linked to higher pneumonia risk, new study to confirm
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether patients who get a breathing tube in an emergency are more likely to develop pneumonia than those who get one in a planned setting. Researchers will review medical records of 600 adults intubated in 2024. The goal is to understand the risk and improve …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Scientists to decode why common cold turns severe in kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Massive rural health study to reveal hidden burden of RSV and pneumonia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 2,000 people—children under 5 and adults aged 16-60—in 30 villages in rural India to track how often they get serious lung infections from RSV, flu, COVID-19, and other viruses. Researchers will visit homes weekly and test samples to measure how many cases …
Sponsor: MAHAN Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a simple ultrasound predict breathing machine success in ICU pneumonia patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use bedside ultrasound to look at the diaphragm and other breathing muscles in 150 ICU patients with pneumonia who are on a breathing machine. The goal is to see if muscle measurements can help predict whether a patient will successfully come off the machine or fa…
Sponsor: Bursa Sevket Yilmaz Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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AI model aims to predict lung disease progression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will collect data from 1000 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) across multiple Italian centers. Researchers will use machine learning to build a model that predicts disease progression, acute flare-ups, and response to treatment. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Gut health linked to Kids' respiratory infections in new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine gut bacteria, immune markers, and nutrient levels in 120 children with different respiratory health conditions, including pneumonia and recurrent infections, compared to healthy kids. By analyzing stool samples and health data, researchers hope to understa…
Sponsor: Min-Tze LIONG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New study aims to better detect breathing trouble in Non-Communicative ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks if a Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) accurately measures breathing distress in critically ill patients who cannot speak. Researchers will compare RDOS scores with end-tidal carbon dioxide levels, an objective breathing measur…
Sponsor: Istinye University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Blood test could unlock secrets of lung disease immunity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the immune system works in people with lung diseases like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Researchers will take a single blood sample from 100 adults to study immune cell changes during inflammation and infection. Participants won't receive dire…
Sponsor: Research Center Borstel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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30,000 blood samples could revolutionize rapid disease testing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…
Sponsor: LumiraDx UK Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope against superbug: antibiotic combo targets resistant klebsiella
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test the antibiotic combination ceftazidime-avibactam on 100 patients with healthcare-associated infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Researchers will collect samples from blood, urine, and other sites to identify the bacteria and check…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app spot asthma in ugandan kids?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mobile app called ALRITE that helps health workers in Uganda diagnose and manage breathing illnesses in young children. The app guides them through patient information and gives treatment recommendations. Researchers will see if using the app improves how often…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study to track RSV impact on turkish toddlers in ERs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe up to 4,000 children under 5 years old who test positive for RSV and visit emergency departments in Turkey. Researchers will track how many children need to be admitted to the hospital or intensive care, and what treatments they receive. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Massive global study aims to unlock secrets of severe pneumonia care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will track over 2,500 adults hospitalized with severe community-acquired pneumonia across dozens of countries. Researchers will collect data from medical records to see how closely hospitals follow international treatment guidelines and what factors lead …
Sponsor: Universidad de la Sabana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can simple checkups predict which kids will get severe pneumonia?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 67 children hospitalized with pneumonia to find out which early signs—like breathing rate, oxygen levels, or blood tests—best predict a severe case. The goal is to help doctors spot high-risk children sooner and tailor their care. No new treatments are bein…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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COVID-19 may worsen radiation side effects in breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study examines whether having COVID-19 increases the chance of lung inflammation (radiation pneumonitis) in breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. Researchers will review medical records of 200 patients to compare outcomes between those who had COVID-19 and thos…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Ventilator pressure showdown: which setting saves lungs best?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Talking therapy via video aims to boost self-care in lung disease patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether motivational interviewing, delivered through video calls and online platforms, can improve self-care in 124 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the counseling or usual care. Researchers will m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:18 UTC
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Massive study aims to decode lung disease progression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 2,864 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) to learn how the disease changes over time and how it relates to traditional Chinese medicine syndromes. Researchers will track lung function, exercise ability, quality of life, and other health markers…
Sponsor: Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:42 UTC
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1,000-Patient study to see if ancient herbal medicine slows lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 1,000 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. Researchers will compare those who take traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for at least three months a year to those who do not. The g…
Sponsor: Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:18 UTC
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New study aims to decode dangerous fungal infections in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect medical information and samples from 300 cancer patients who have or are at risk for a serious fungal infection called mucormycosis. Researchers hope to learn more about how the infection develops and how to better diagnose and manage it. Participants will…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:07 UTC
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New study aims to spot deadly transfusion complication earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks for proteins in the blood that could signal transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI), a rare but dangerous complication in ICU patients. Researchers will compare blood samples from 210 people, including ICU patients with and without lung injury, and healthy …
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:24 UTC