New study aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics for pneumonia patients with normal breathing
NCT ID NCT05172791
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested ways to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in hospitalized patients being treated for pneumonia, but who had normal breathing and oxygen levels. Over 600 patients were randomly assigned to usual care, an electronic alert, or pharmacist outreach. The goal was to see if these methods could safely shorten antibiotic treatment without harming patients.
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Brigham and Womens Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States