Shorter antibiotics for lung and sinus infections
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a shorter course of antibiotics (5 days) works as well as the standard 7-day course for common bacterial lung or sinus infections in adults. If you qualify, you would receive either a 5-day or 7-day treatment, and your doctor will monitor your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with a new or worsening cough that your doctor thinks is a bacterial lung infection (like pneumonia or bronchitis) OR you have acute bacterial sinusitis.
- Your doctor has decided you need a specific type of antibiotic (beta-lactam) taken every 8 hours for at least a week.
- You are not allergic to penicillin or similar antibiotics.
- You have not taken any antibiotics in the last 2 weeks.
- You do not have a very severe infection, advanced lung disease, or a weakened immune system.
- You have not been in the hospital recently or taken part in this study before.
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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