Bacterial pneumonia
MONDO:0004652Acute infection of the lung parenchyma caused by bacteria (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila). Signs and symptoms include productive cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
Also known as: Bacteria caused pneumonia, Bacteria pneumonia, pneumonia due to other gram-negative bacteria
111 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 28 tagged with Bacterial pneumonia itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Bacterial pneumonia
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Streptococcal pneumonia 16 trials
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia 9 trials
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Klebsiella pneumonia 7 trials
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Pneumonia caused by gram negative bacteria 5 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Pneumonia caused by chlamydia 2 trials
- Rickettsial pneumonia 0 trials
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Legionnaires' disease 2 trials
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Staphylococcal pneumonia 1 trial
1 sub-type
- Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia 1 trial
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Anaerobic pneumonia 0 trials
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New pneumonia vaccine candidate enters early human testing
Vaccine OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new pneumococcal vaccine called PnMAPS30plus in 121 healthy adults aged 50 to 64. Participants receive a single shot of either the new vaccine or an approved one (PCV20) and are monitored for about six months. The goal is to check safety and whether…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New Toxin-Neutralizing drug could speed recovery from severe pneumonia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding CAL02 to standard antibiotics helps people with severe community-acquired bacterial pneumonia recover faster. CAL02 is designed to neutralize toxins released by bacteria. About 276 hospitalized adults in critical care will receive either CAL02 or a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hospital program aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics for kids
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a 'discharge stewardship bundle' to help doctors prescribe the right antibiotics for the right duration when children leave the hospital. Over 1,100 children with pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or skin infections will be followed. Doctors receive feedback r…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Smart mask could spot worsening breathing in pneumonia patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether temperature sensors placed inside a Venturi mask can monitor breathing patterns in 82 patients hospitalized with pneumonia and respiratory failure. The goal is to see if these patterns can detect early signs of deterioration before patients need a breathi…
Sponsor: Consorci Sanitari Integral • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC