RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS

This study looks at whether giving antibiotics by mouth (orally) works as well as giving them through a vein (IV) for people who come to the emergency room with common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or skin infections. About 4,000 adults will take part, and …

This study tests a new diagnostic tool that helps doctors quickly tell whether a respiratory infection is caused by bacteria or a virus. About 100 adults with early-stage symptoms will be enrolled. The goal is to see if using this test leads to more accurate treatment, fewer unne…

This study is testing whether giving pregnant women extra fish oil (higher than usual doses) can lower the chance of their child developing asthma or persistent wheezing in the first three years of life. The researchers are enrolling 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark who have low b…

This study tests 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. Researchers will enroll 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark and follow their children…

This study looks at how families feel about the length of antibiotic treatment for common childhood infections like urinary tract infections, strep throat, and ear infections. It also tests whether children aged 4-17 can comfortably wear a Garmin smartwatch to track symptoms like…

This study aims to understand why older adults lose important immune cells (T cells) from their nose, which may explain why they get more respiratory infections. Researchers will compare young adults, healthy older adults, and frail older adults using gentle nose swabs and blood …

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called JKN2501 in 66 healthy adults in China to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo by IV, and researchers will monitor for side effects and measure drug levels in blo…