Antibiotic treatment for a rare pneumonia in ICU patients
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how well antibiotics work for pneumonia caused by a specific bacterium (Stenotrophomonas maltophilia) in patients who are on breathing machines in the intensive care unit (ICU). It will help doctors choose the best treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You were in the medical ICU anytime from January 2018 to December 2023.
- You needed a breathing tube and machine (ventilator) to help you breathe.
- You had pneumonia from a bacterium called Stenotrophomonas maltophilia while on the ventilator.
- You have not refused to allow your medical data to be used for research.
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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