Scientists investigate immune cell behavior in Life-Threatening pneumonia

NCT ID NCT03379207

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at how certain immune cells behave in people with severe pneumonia, including those who develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers compared blood and lung fluid samples from 100 ICU patients with pneumonia to 50 healthy controls. The goal was to understand immune system changes that might lead to worse outcomes, but the study was terminated early.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospitakl of TOURS Département of Pneumonia

    Tours, 37044, France

  • University Hospital -Bretonneau - Intensive Care

    Tours, 37044, France

  • University Hospital of Tours; INSERM CIC 1415

    Tours, 37044, France

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