New tool could spot tough pneumonia early

NCT ID NCT07425561

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study created and tested a risk score called RESPIRE to predict whether a patient's pneumonia is caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. Researchers looked at data from 300 adults with community-acquired pneumonia in the emergency department. The goal is to help doctors quickly identify high-risk patients, but the score is not yet ready for routine use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple tool to quickly identify pneumonia patients at risk for drug-resistant infections, helping guide early treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The score needs further testing in other hospitals and may not work as well in different populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial pneumonia Community-Acquired Pneumonia Emergencies pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Careggi University Hospital

    Florence, Italy

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