Could a simple pill replace the IV drip for ER infections?

NCT ID NCT06715306

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving oral antibiotics instead of IV antibiotics is just as safe and effective for patients with common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and cellulitis. About 4,000 adults in Danish emergency rooms will be randomly assigned to start oral antibiotics right away or continue with IV treatment. The goal is to see if oral treatment can keep patients healthy and out of the hospital just as well as IV, potentially allowing many to go home sooner.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

oral antibiotics

What this could lead to

If oral antibiotics work as well as IV, many patients could be treated at home or discharged sooner, saving hospital resources and reducing time away from home.

What could go wrong

This is a large trial but still testing whether oral antibiotics are safe and effective enough for patients who would normally get IV. Some patients may need IV if oral fails or causes side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cellulitis respiratory tract infectious disorder urinary tract infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Amager and Hvidovre Hospital

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark

  • Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Copenhagen, 2400, Denmark

  • Esbjerg and Grindsted Sygehus

    RECRUITING

    Esbjerg, 6700, Denmark

    Contact

  • Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Herlev, 2730, Denmark

  • Nordsjællands Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Copenhagen, Denmark

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  • Sygehus Lillebælt

    RECRUITING

    Kolding, 6000, Denmark

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  • Sygehus Sønderjylland

    RECRUITING

    Aabenraa, Southern Denmark, 6200, Denmark