Better scans could cut unnecessary antibiotics in elderly pneumonia cases
NCT ID NCT04978116
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a low-dose CT scan or lung ultrasound is more accurate than the usual chest X-ray for diagnosing pneumonia in people over 65. About 473 older adults with suspected pneumonia in the emergency room took part. The goal was to see if better imaging could reduce incorrect antibiotic use and improve patient outcomes.
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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève
Geneva, Switzerland
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Inselspital
Bern, Switzerland
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Ospedale regionale di Lugano
Lugano, Switzerland
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