New antibiotic YK-1169 takes on deadly hospital pneumonia

NCT ID NCT07634198

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests a new antibiotic called YK-1169 against a standard treatment (ceftazidime-avibactam) for adults with pneumonia caught in the hospital or from a ventilator. About 590 participants will receive either drug for 7-14 days. The main goal is to see if YK-1169 lowers the chance of death within 28 days.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

YK-1169 (an experimental antibiotic)

What this could lead to

If successful, YK-1169 could offer a new treatment option for serious hospital-acquired pneumonia, potentially reducing deaths.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 3 trial, so results may not confirm superiority or safety. The drug could cause side effects or fail to improve survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nosocomial infection

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