Study: Using Ultrasound to Guide Antibiotic Use in Childhood Pneumonia
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if lung ultrasound can help doctors decide whether to use antibiotics for children with pneumonia. If your child has signs of pneumonia but is stable enough for an ultrasound, this could help avoid unnecessary antibiotics.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 10 years old.
- Your child has symptoms of pneumonia, such as cough, fever, or trouble breathing.
- Your child is not currently in the hospital or recently hospitalized.
- Your child is not taking antibiotics right now.
- Your child does not have any serious medical conditions that affect breathing or the immune system.
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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