Shorter antibiotic course may be just as effective for tough lung infections

NCT ID NCT03477292

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a 7-day course of antibiotics works as well as the standard 14-day course for treating a serious lung infection (ventilator-associated pneumonia) caused by drug-resistant bacteria. The goal was to see if shorter treatment could reduce side effects and help prevent antibiotic resistance. The study involved 41 adults on ventilators who had this specific infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated

As listed by the trial registrant

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

VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA

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Locations

Respiratory ICU, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, PGIMER

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160012, India
Respiratory ICU, Post Graduate Institue of Medical Education and Research

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160012, India