Gut bugs vs. ICU bugs: probiotic trial aims to stop ventilator pneumonia

NCT ID NCT06092554

First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving probiotics (good bacteria) to intensive care patients on breathing machines can prevent a serious lung infection called ventilator-associated pneumonia. The trial will enroll 186 adults with head injuries, strokes, or brain bleeds who are on ventilators. Half will receive probiotics and half a placebo, and researchers will compare how many develop pneumonia.

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  • AUSL Bologna Ospedale Bellaria

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    Parma, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia

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    Perugia, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Alessandria SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo

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    Alessandria, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Parma

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    Parma, Italy

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  • Azienda ospedaliera Santa Maria di Terni

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    Terni, Italy

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  • Hospital Erasme

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    Brussels, Belgium

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  • Intensive Care Unit, Policlinico di Bari

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    Bari, BA, Italy

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  • Ospedale Di Venere

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    Bari, 70131, Italy

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  • Regional General Hospital F. Miulli

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    Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy

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