New score could help doctors spot fungal pneumonia faster

NCT ID NCT07681583

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study aims to create and test a clinical prediction score called FUNGAL-P to help doctors identify fungal pneumonia early in adults who come to the hospital with pneumonia. Researchers will analyze medical records from past patients and then test the score on new patients to see how well it works. The goal is to improve early diagnosis and guide timely treatment for this serious lung infection.

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 prediction score could help doctors diagnose fungal pneumonia earlier, leading to faster treatment and better outcomes for patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The score may not perform as well in other hospitals or patient groups, and it needs further validation before widespread use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aspergillosis bacterial pneumonia coinfection Community-Acquired Pneumonia Emergencies fungal infectious disease fungal lung infectious disease infectious disease invasive aspergillosis Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis pneumocystosis pneumonia pulmonary aspergilloma respiratory tract infectious disorder viral pneumonia

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Careggi University Hospital

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    Florence, Italy

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