Rapid test may cut unnecessary antibiotics in ventilator pneumonia patients
NCT ID NCT03763799
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether a rapid test called Unyvero could help doctors decide sooner whether to stop or change antibiotics in patients on breathing machines with suspected aspiration pneumonia. About 266 adults with risk factors like swallowing problems or altered consciousness took part. The goal was to see if the test reduced the use of unnecessary antibiotics by day 3 compared to standard lab cultures.
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Locations
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Chu Amiens Picardie
Amiens, France
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Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHU
Lille, France
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