Could 4 days of antibiotics beat 7 for pneumonia on ventilators?
NCT ID NCT05545735
First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving antibiotics for only 4 days instead of the usual 7 is safe and effective for early ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in surgical patients. The goal was to reduce side effects from antibiotics while still treating the infection. The trial was stopped early after enrolling 27 participants.
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Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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