Severe pneumonia in older adults: a study of risks and outcomes
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at older adults with severe pneumonia to understand what causes it and how to improve outcomes. If you are 65 or older and have severe pneumonia, this trial may help doctors learn more about your condition.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have pneumonia that was confirmed by a chest X-ray, CT scan, or lung ultrasound.
- Your pneumonia is severe enough to need close monitoring or breathing support in the hospital.
- You have not been hospitalized for more than 2 days in the last 10 days.
- You are not currently receiving only comfort care (care focused on comfort, not treatment) and are willing to consider intensive medical treatments.
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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