Could new tests slash unnecessary antibiotic use in hospital pneumonia?
NCT ID NCT05483309
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looked at whether using CT scans and a rapid germ-identification test (called FAPP) can improve how doctors diagnose and treat hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP). About 220 adults with suspected HAP took part. The goal was not to prove these tests work, but to see if a larger, full-scale trial is possible. Researchers also interviewed patients and staff to refine the trial design.
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Locations
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Lancashire teaching hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, United Kingdom
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, L69 7BE, United Kingdom
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, United Kingdom
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