New hope for ventilated kids: antibiotic mist may stop deadly pneumonia

NCT ID NCT06488794

First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests if a nebulized antibiotic (colistimethate sodium) can prevent pneumonia in children who need a breathing machine. About 400 children aged 1 month to 14 years will receive either the drug or a placebo twice daily for up to 7 days. The goal is to see if the treatment reduces cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia.

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