New rapid test could slash unnecessary antibiotics in ICU pneumonia patients

NCT ID NCT03763799

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

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. The trial involved 266 adults in the ICU. The goal was to see if the test reduced the number of patients getting the wrong antibiotics by day 3.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aspiration pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chu Amiens Picardie

    Amiens, France

  • Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHU

    Lille, France