Speedy pneumonia test aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics in hospitals
NCT ID NCT04153682
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 29, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether a rapid test (FilmArray) that identifies the cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia in about an hour, combined with advice from antibiotic experts, could improve patient care. 116 adults with pneumonia caught in the hospital took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and improves outcomes like length of stay and side effects.
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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
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