Using a blood test and lung ultrasound to evaluate respiratory infections
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests how well a blood test (CRP) and a lung ultrasound (an imaging test using sound waves) can tell what is causing your cough and breathing symptoms. It aims to see if these quick, non-invasive tests can help doctors diagnose lower respiratory infections more accurately.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have a cough that started less than 3 weeks ago, plus at least one other symptom like mucus, trouble breathing, or chest pain.
- You must not have taken antibiotics in the last 14 days.
- You must not have a serious condition requiring emergency care, a history of lung or pleural cancer, chest surgery in the last 60 days, or a chronic lung disease called interstitial lung disease.
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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