New rapid test could slash unnecessary antibiotic use in ventilator pneumonia patients
NCT ID NCT07267624
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a quick lab test (multiplex PCR) can help doctors pick the right antibiotics faster for ICU patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia. About 170 adults on ventilators will be randomly assigned to get either the rapid test or standard testing. The goal is to see if the rapid test reduces the time patients spend on strong, broad-spectrum antibiotics, which may lower side effects and antibiotic resistance.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dept. of Intensive Care Medicine, University hospital of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
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Division of Intensive care, Hospital of Lugano
Lugano, Switzerland
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Division of Intensive care, Hospital of Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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Division of Intensive care, University hospital of Sion
Sion, Switzerland
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University hospitals of Geneva, Division of Intensive Care
Geneva, Canton of Geneva, 1205, Switzerland
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