Could a common antibiotic replace stronger drugs for pneumonia in seniors?

NCT ID NCT06229288

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 effects and slow antibiotic resistance. About 326 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments for 5 days.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanate

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a narrower antibiotic (amoxicillin alone) is just as effective as a broader one, reducing side effects and antibiotic resistance.

What could go wrong

This is a single trial with 326 participants, so results may not apply to all older adults. There is a risk that amoxicillin alone may not work as well in some cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

    RECRUITING

    Marseille, France

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  • CH Perigueux

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    Périgueux, France

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  • CH Saint-Nazaire

    RECRUITING

    Saint-Nazaire, France, 44600, France

  • CH Saint-Nazaire

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    Saint-Nazaire, France, 44600, France

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    Contact

  • CHD Vendée

    RECRUITING

    La Roche-sur-Yon, France

  • CHD Vendée

    RECRUITING

    La Roche-sur-Yon, France

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  • CHRU - TOULOUSE Hôpital Purpan

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    Toulouse, France

  • CHRU - TOULOUSE Hôpital Purpan

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    Toulouse, France

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  • CHRU Brest

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    Brest, France

  • CHRU Brest

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    Brest, France

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  • CHRU TOULOUSE - Hôpital Rangueuil

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    Toulouse, France

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  • CHU Angers

    RECRUITING

    Angers, France

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  • CHU Avicenne AP-HP

    RECRUITING

    Bobigny, France

  • CHU Avicenne AP-HP

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    Bobigny, France

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  • CHU Grenoble-Alpes

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    La Tronche, France

  • CHU Grenoble-Alpes

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    La Tronche, France

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  • CHU de Nantes

    RECRUITING

    Nantes, France

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    Contact

  • Centre Hospitalier Bretagne Atlantique

    RECRUITING

    Vannes, France

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  • Chu Angers

    RECRUITING

    Angers, France

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