Quick infection test for severe lung illness in ER
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares a fast, new test for lung infections to the usual slower tests. The goal is to see if getting quick results helps doctors choose the right antibiotic or antiviral sooner, which could help you get better faster while in the hospital.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You came to the Emergency Department (ER) for care.
- You have had a fever (100.4°F or higher) and a cough starting within the last 10 days.
- Your oxygen levels are low (below 95%) or you are breathing faster than normal (more than 20 breaths per minute).
- You have not had a COVID-19 infection in the last 3 months.
- You are not receiving comfort-focused (palliative) care only.
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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