Antibiotic course study for kids with complex medical needs
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how long children with complex medical conditions need to take antibiotics for pneumonia. The goal is to find a patient-centered approach to treatment that works best for each child.
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Who can take part
- You are between 2 and 25 years old
- You are admitted to the Complex Care Service at Boston Children's Hospital
- Your doctor has diagnosed you with pneumonia
- You have started taking antibiotics for pneumonia as prescribed by your care team
- You were not in the intermediate care unit or ICU at the start of your hospital stay
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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