Outpatient treatment for high-risk respiratory infections
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new approach to treating respiratory infections in adults who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill but can still be treated in an outpatient clinic. It aims to see if this approach helps prevent severe disease.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your symptoms started no more than 7 days ago
- This is your first visit for this illness
- You have either a high-risk upper respiratory infection or a lower respiratory infection (like bronchitis)
- Your condition can be managed at an outpatient clinic (not needing hospital stay)
- You must be able to give consent to participate
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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