Can a quick ultrasound help doctors decide faster on antibiotics for pneumonia?

NCT ID NCT07703852

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether using pleuropulmonary ultrasound in the emergency department can help doctors prescribe antibiotics sooner for suspected pneumonia. Fifteen adults with respiratory symptoms will receive an ultrasound in addition to standard care. The main goal is to measure the time between the ultrasound and the antibiotic prescription.

What this could mean

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Active substance: pleuropulmonary ultrasound
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that ultrasound speeds up pneumonia diagnosis and antibiotic decisions in the emergency room.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The ultrasound's accuracy depends on the operator's skill.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pneumonia

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PNEUMONIA

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