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Can simple checkups predict which kids will get severe pneumonia?

NCT ID NCT07279675

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will follow 67 children hospitalized with pneumonia to find out which early signs—like breathing rate, oxygen levels, or blood tests—best predict a severe case. The goal is to help doctors spot high-risk children sooner and tailor their care. No new treatments are being tested; this is purely about improving how we assess severity.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify which children with pneumonia need more intensive care sooner, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 67 children at one hospital, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. It won't test a new treatment.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 67 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Children aged 1 month to 5 years of both sexes diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) presenting to the pediatric emergency department or admitted to pediatric wards at Assiut University Children's Hospital during the study period (October 2025 - October 2026). Children with hospital-acquired pneumonia, known immunodeficiency, chronic respiratory diseases, or congenital lung malformations are excluded.

Ages

1 month to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 1 month to 5 years. * Children of both sexes * Onset of illness in the community, not more than 48 hours after hospital admission. Exclusion Criteria: * Children below 1 month, as neonatal pneumonia differs in pathology and management from CAP. * Children with hospital-acquired pneumonia * Known primary or secondary immunodeficiency * Children with chronic respiratory diseases (as cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis) or congenital lung malformations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia Hypoxia lower respiratory tract disorder pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Community-acquired pneumonia Lower respiratory tract infection Pediatric pneumonia

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