Mucus clues could spot pneumonia sooner in ICU patients

NCT ID NCT07490028

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the mucus in the lungs changes over time in patients on breathing machines in the ICU. The goal is to see if these changes can help doctors detect ventilator-associated pneumonia earlier than current methods. Researchers will study 20 adults in intensive care, measuring mucus properties and checking for links to pneumonia.

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 could lead to a new way to detect ventilator-associated pneumonia earlier, helping doctors start treatment faster.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply widely. It is not testing a treatment, only exploring mucus changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHI Aix-Pertuis

    RECRUITING

    Aix-en-Provence, Recherche, 13100, France

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