20,000 patients enrolled in pneumonia Fact-Finding mission
NCT ID NCT02139163
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is collecting information from 20,000 adults with community-acquired pneumonia to understand how common it is, what puts people at risk, and how it interacts with other health conditions. Researchers will ask about symptoms, treatments, and hospital stays. No new treatments are being tested.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify who is most at risk for pneumonia and improve prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot lead to a cure or new treatment on its own.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Study contacts
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Locations
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Medical School Hannover
RECRUITINGHanover, 30625, Germany
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