Using tNGS to help adults with pneumonia not improving
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a method called tNGS that looks for germs in your lung fluid. It aims to find why your pneumonia is not getting better, so doctors can choose the right treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia
- Your pneumonia did not get better after the first treatment
- You have not had tNGS or mNGS testing on lung samples during this illness
- You are not bedridden and can take care of most daily activities
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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