Finding germs in children on breathing machines
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a new, faster test can better find germs in the lungs of children who need a breathing tube. It may help doctors choose the right medicine sooner.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is currently in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) on a breathing machine
- Your child has been on the breathing machine for less than 24 hours when they join
- Doctors have already taken a sample from your child's lungs to check for infection
- Your child is not already taking part in another clinical trial
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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