RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS

This study looks at whether giving antibiotics by mouth (orally) works as well as giving them through a vein (IV) for people who come to the emergency room with common infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or skin infections. About 4,000 adults will take part, and …

This study tests a diagnostic tool that helps doctors quickly tell if a respiratory infection is caused by bacteria or a virus. The goal is to see if using this test leads to more accurate treatment, fewer unnecessary antibiotics, and lower healthcare costs. About 100 adults with…

This study is testing whether giving pregnant women high doses of fish oil can reduce the risk of their children developing asthma or persistent wheezing in the first three years of life. The researchers are recruiting 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark who have low blood levels of …

This study is testing whether giving pregnant women higher doses of vitamin D than currently recommended can prevent asthma and persistent wheezing in their children during the first three years of life. Researchers will enroll 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark and follow their chi…

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called JKN2501 in 66 healthy adults in China to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug is being developed to fight bacterial infections like urinary tract, lung, and abdominal infections. Participants will receive ei…

This study looks at how families decide on antibiotic use for children aged 4-17 with common infections like urinary tract infections, strep throat, and skin infections. Researchers will also test if a Garmin smartwatch and a phone app are easy and acceptable for tracking symptom…

This study aims to understand why older adults, especially frail ones, lose important immune cells (T cells) from their noses, which may make them more prone to lung infections. Researchers will compare nasal samples from 170 healthy young adults, healthy older adults, and frail …