RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS

This study looks at whether giving antibiotics by mouth (orally) is as safe and effective as giving them through a vein (IV) for adults who come to the emergency room with common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or skin infections. About 4,000 participants wil…

This study is testing a new diagnostic tool that helps doctors quickly tell if a respiratory infection is caused by bacteria or a virus. The goal is to see if using this test leads to better treatment decisions, fewer unnecessary antibiotics, and lower healthcare costs. About 100…

This study is testing whether giving pregnant women higher doses of vitamin D than currently recommended can prevent asthma and persistent wheezing in their children during the first three years of life. The researchers plan to enroll 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark. Participants…

This study is testing whether taking high-dose fish oil supplements during pregnancy can reduce the risk of asthma and persistent wheezing in children up to age 3. The researchers are recruiting 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark who have low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Par…

This study looks at why older adults lose important immune cells (T cells) from their nose, which may make them more prone to lung infections. Researchers will compare young adults, healthy older adults, and frail older adults using gentle nose swabs and blood tests. The goal is …

This study looks at how families decide on antibiotic use for common childhood infections like urinary tract infections, strep throat, and ear infections. Researchers will ask 300 children (ages 4-17) and their parents about their experiences with antibiotics. Some children will …

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called JKN2501 in 66 healthy adults in China. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, not to treat any disease. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo by IV, and researchers will monitor fo…