How children fight lung infections
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how children's bodies fight lung infections and how the germs themselves behave. It could help doctors better understand why some children get very sick and how to treat them in the future.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
- Your child must be on a breathing tube or tracheostomy to help them breathe.
- Your child must have a confirmed or suspected lower airway infection (like pneumonia or bronchitis).
- Your child cannot be on comfort-only care or expected to pass away soon.
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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