Hospital study finds way to safely stop unneeded pneumonia antibiotics

NCT ID NCT05172791

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested two methods to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in hospitalized patients treated for pneumonia who had normal breathing rates and oxygen levels. Over 600 patients were randomly assigned to usual care, an electronic alert, or pharmacist outreach. The goal was to safely shorten antibiotic treatment without harming patients.

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Locations

  • Brigham and Womens Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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