Acyclovir for pneumonia patients with HSV-1 on breathing support
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acyclovir, an antiviral drug, can help patients with pneumonia who are on breathing support and have herpes simplex virus in their lung fluid. The goal is to see if it improves recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You need a breathing machine (ventilator) or non-invasive breathing support.
- A test of your lung fluid has found the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1).
- You have pneumonia (from any cause, including community, hospital, or ventilator).
- You are not allergic to acyclovir or similar drugs.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not currently taking any antiviral medication for herpes (like acyclovir, valacyclovir, or similar).
- You have not had a solid organ or stem cell transplant.
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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