New rapid test could slash antibiotic misuse in hospital pneumonia
NCT ID NCT04153682
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a fast diagnostic test (FilmArray) plus expert antibiotic advice improves care for patients who develop pneumonia in the hospital. 116 adults with hospital-acquired pneumonia were randomly assigned to get either standard care with expert advice or the same plus the rapid test. The goal was to see if the rapid test helps doctors use fewer broad-spectrum antibiotics and improve patient outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Rapid diagnostic test (FilmArray Pneumonia Panel) and antimicrobial stewardship team intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help doctors choose the right antibiotics faster, reducing side effects and antibiotic resistance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 116 patients, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. The test may not always be accurate.
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Locations
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CHRU Nancy
Nancy, 54511, France
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Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph
Paris, 75014, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor
Créteil, 94010, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Centre (Cochin) - service Médecine Intensive - Réanimation
Paris, 75006, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Centre-Site Cochin
Paris, 75014, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Nord Val de Seine - EPRI (Bichat)
Paris, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Nord Val de Seine - MIR (Bichat)
Paris, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Nord Val de Seine-Site Bichat (SMIT)
Paris, 75018, France