New genetic test aims to solve stubborn pneumonia cases

NCT ID NCT07472114

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a special genetic test (tNGS) can help doctors treat hospitalized adults with pneumonia that isn't responding to first antibiotics. About 524 participants will be randomly assigned to get the test or standard care. The main goal is to see if the test shortens hospital stays.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia pneumonia

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • China-Japan Friendship hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100029, China

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