New combo test aims to spot ventilator pneumonia faster

NCT ID NCT06181669

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looked at 173 adults on ventilators to see if combining advanced germ-detection tests with a patient's immune response can improve diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Researchers compared several molecular tests and host-response markers to standard clinical methods. The goal is to pave the way for future studies that could lead to faster, more accurate treatment decisions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Corewell (William Beaumont)

    Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States

  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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