Tiny camera down the windpipe: new hope for kids with tough pneumonia?
NCT ID NCT07421440
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a procedure called flexible bronchoscopy can help doctors find the exact germ causing pneumonia in children who are not getting better with standard antibiotics. The study will include 58 children in the intensive care unit at a hospital in Cairo. If it works, this approach could lead to more targeted treatments and better outcomes for these seriously ill children.
What this could mean
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Active substance
flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that bronchoscopy helps doctors identify the exact germ causing stubborn pneumonia, leading to more targeted and effective treatments for critically ill children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 58 children, so results may not apply to all patients. The procedure itself carries risks like bleeding or infection, and it may not always find a clear cause.
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Locations
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faculty of medicine , Abu Elreesh children hospital
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11562, Egypt
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faculty of medicine , Abu Elreesh children hospital
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt