Pneumonia's hidden heart risk: new study tracks Long-Term damage

NCT ID NCT06602934

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 300 people who had hospital-acquired pneumonia to see how it affects their heart and lungs over 18 months. Researchers will take blood samples, swabs, and perform heart and lung tests to understand the link between pneumonia and later cardiovascular problems like heart attacks or strokes. The goal is to identify who is most at risk and why.

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 reveal why pneumonia increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, pointing to new ways to prevent these complications.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may take years to translate into practical medical advice.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome cardiovascular disorder Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia nosocomial infection Respiration Disorders respiratory system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA (HAP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Angers University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Angers, France
Nantes University Hospital
RECRUITING

Nantes, France
Rennes University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Rennes, France
Rouen University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Rouen, France
Toulouse University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Toulouse, France

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.