Mucus may hold key to early pneumonia detection in ventilator patients

NCT ID NCT07490028

First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at how the thickness and stickiness of lung mucus change over time in 20 adults on breathing machines in the ICU. The goal is to see if these mucus changes can help doctors spot pneumonia earlier than current methods. By understanding mucus better, the researchers hope to find new clues for faster diagnosis and treatment.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • CHI Aix-Pertuis

    RECRUITING

    Aix-en-Provence, Recherche, 13100, France

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