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Which antibiotics work best for lung infections? new study compares options
Disease control CompletedThis completed study looked at 80 people with empyema, a serious lung infection. Researchers compared two different antibiotic combinations to see which was safer and more effective. The goal is to help doctors choose the best treatment for this condition.
Matched conditions: EMPYEMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fayoum University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Saline vs. drugs: a simpler way to treat lung infections?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two treatments for pleural infection, a serious lung condition where infected fluid builds up. One group received standard fibrinolytic drugs (alteplase and DNase) to break down clots, while the other group received simple saline (salt water) irrigation to flu…
Matched conditions: EMPYEMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University of Malaysia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Tiny study checks antibiotic levels in lung infection fluid
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how the antibiotics amoxicillin and clavulanic acid get into the infected fluid around the lungs in people with pleural infections. Eleven adults with complicated infections had chest tubes placed and received the antibiotics. Researchers measured a…
Matched conditions: EMPYEMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC