Pneumonia treatment showdown: short vs. long antibiotics in kids
NCT ID NCT02783859
First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving children a longer course of antibiotics (amoxicillin-clavulanic acid) improves recovery from pneumonia compared to a shorter course. It involved 314 hospitalized children aged 3 months to 5 years. The goal was to see if longer treatment reduces long-term breathing problems. The findings help doctors decide the best treatment length.
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Locations
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Menzies School of Health Research
Darwin, Northern Territory, 0812, Australia
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Sabah Women and Children's Hospital
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88996, Malaysia
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Sarawak General Hospital
Sibu, Sarawak, 96000, Malaysia
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Starship Children's Hospital & KidzFirst Hospital
Auckland, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand
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University Malaya Medical Centre and Klang Hospital
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia
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