Croup

This study is testing new rapid tests (lateral flow and microfluidic devices) to detect respiratory infections in children and adults in Uganda, Ethiopia, and Senegal. Researchers want to see if these tests are accurate and easy to use in low-resource clinics. Participants with r…

This study is testing a new diagnostic panel called the BioFire ECoV Panel, designed to detect coronaviruses from leftover nose swab samples. Researchers will enroll 1,500 people and compare the panel's results to standard tests to see how accurate it is. The test is not being us…

This study tested whether giving general practitioners a rapid C-reactive protein (CRP) test helps them decide when antibiotics are truly needed for patients with respiratory infections. 140 patients with symptoms like cough, fever, or sore throat took part. Doctors in the test g…

This study looked at whether FebriDx, a rapid fingerstick test, can accurately tell bacterial from non-bacterial acute respiratory infections when used by people without lab training. Researchers compared results from untrained operators to trained ones in 800 patients with fever…

This study is testing a hypertonic seawater aerosol spray (a saltwater mist) to see if it helps relieve nasal symptoms, improve sleep, and thin mucus in people with colds, sinus infections, or similar upper respiratory infections. About 110 adults and children aged 2 and older wi…

This study looked at 200 children aged 2 to 12 with mild to moderate croup, a viral infection that causes a barking cough and breathing trouble. Researchers compared giving the steroid dexamethasone as a pill versus an injection to see which works better for easing symptoms. The …

This study tested whether a 25% lower dose of dexamethasone (0.15 mg/kg) works as well as the standard dose (0.6 mg/kg) for treating croup in children. Croup is a viral infection that causes airway swelling and breathing trouble. The trial involved 50 children and tracked return …

This study looked at 537 patients with respiratory infection symptoms to see how the types of viruses and bacteria changed from the COVID-19 pandemic period to after it. Researchers used a special PCR test to detect multiple germs at once. The goal was to understand how pandemic …

This study looked at how using high-flow nasal oxygen during laryngeal surgery affects the heart and blood vessels. Twenty relatively healthy adults were monitored for changes in heart function compared to standard breathing support. The goal was to understand potential risks, no…

This study checked how accurate a new test (Xpert Expanded Respiratory Panel) is at finding respiratory infections. Researchers tested nose swabs from 3,200 people with symptoms and compared results to other tests. The goal was to see if the new test works well enough for routine…

This study tested whether adding infectious disease experts to primary care teams helps reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. Over 1,300 patients from six clinics in Spain took part. Doctors in the expert-advised group could call or meet with specialists to discuss tricky cases. The…

This completed study tested two ways of helping patients breathe during microscopic throat surgery. One method uses a steady airflow, while the other uses a set volume of air. The goal was to see which method keeps airway pressure lower and safer. 68 adults having elective laser …

This study tested a program to help doctors prescribe antibiotics more appropriately for common childhood infections like earaches, sore throats, and sinusitis. Over 1,000 doctors took part, receiving online training, personalized feedback on their prescribing habits, and support…

This study tested a computer tool that helps nurses decide when antibiotics are needed for common respiratory infections like colds and sore throats. The tool, built into the electronic health record, calculates a patient's risk and suggests appropriate care. Researchers measured…

This completed study looked at how a special form of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) is processed in 28 patients with low tryptophan levels due to respiratory infections or inflammatory bowel disease. Participants took either 500 mg or 1000 mg of the supplement daily for four weeks. Th…