New rapid test aims to cut antibiotic overuse in hospital pneumonia
NCT ID NCT04153682
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether a rapid diagnostic test (FilmArray) combined with advice from antibiotic experts could improve care for patients who develop pneumonia while in the hospital. 116 adults with hospital-acquired pneumonia were randomly assigned to receive either standard care plus expert advice, or the same plus the rapid test. The goal was to see if the rapid test helped doctors choose the right antibiotics faster, reducing the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and improving patient outcomes.
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Locations
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CHRU Nancy
Nancy, 54511, France
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Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph
Paris, 75014, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor
Créteil, 94010, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Centre (Cochin) - service Médecine Intensive - Réanimation
Paris, 75006, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Centre-Site Cochin
Paris, 75014, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Nord Val de Seine - EPRI (Bichat)
Paris, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Nord Val de Seine - MIR (Bichat)
Paris, France
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Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Nord Val de Seine-Site Bichat (SMIT)
Paris, 75018, France
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