Could less be more? new trial tests lower antibiotic dose for pneumonia
NCT ID NCT07537413
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study compares two doses of the antibiotic ceftriaxone for adults hospitalized with pneumonia. The goal is to see if a 1-gram daily dose works just as well as a 2-gram daily dose but causes fewer side effects. About 430 participants who are not in the intensive care unit will take part.
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University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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