Using lung imaging to quickly find germs in severe pneumonia
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether pictures from a lung CT and a bronchoscopy can help doctors quickly find the germ causing severe pneumonia. If you participate, your existing medical records will be reviewed to see if combining these imaging tests with lab tests speeds up diagnosis and improves treatment.
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Who can take part
- You were diagnosed with severe pneumonia and admitted to the hospital between January 2024 and December 2025.
- You had both a lung CT scan and a bronchoscopy during your stay.
- You had at least one test to find the germ causing your pneumonia (like a culture, PCR, or galactomannan test).
- Your hospital records were complete, including your symptoms, treatments, and outcomes.
- You were not admitted more than once for severe pneumonia during the study period.
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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