Antibiotics via bronchoscopy for bronchiectasis flare-ups
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if giving antibiotics (levofloxacin or gentamicin) directly into the lungs during a bronchoscopy can help patients with bronchiectasis who are in the hospital with a sudden worsening of symptoms or are on a breathing machine.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, confirmed by a CT scan of your chest.
- You are in the hospital for a sudden worsening of your bronchiectasis symptoms and need antibiotics.
- You are on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit.
- You are at least 18 years old.
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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