Pneumococcal Bacteria Study in Hospitalized Vietnamese Children
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This research study examines how a common bacterium called pneumococcus lives in the noses of young children who are hospitalized with respiratory symptoms. The goal is to understand which types of pneumococcus are present in Vietnam to help improve prevention and treatment strategies.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 months and 59 months old (under 5 years)
- Your child is currently hospitalized with respiratory symptoms that started within the last 14 days
- Your child has at least one of these symptoms: cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, fast breathing, wheezing, or chest retractions
- You are the parent or legal guardian and can provide written consent
- Your child has not had a confirmed pneumococcal infection in the past 30 days
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether giving probiotics (beneficial bacteria) helps children aged 6 to 36 months recover from pneumonia while they are in the hospital. The study aims to see if adding probiotics to standard treatment improves outcomes.
This study collects nasal swabs from young children in Malaysia to learn which types of pneumococcal bacteria are present, which antibiotics work against them, and how they spread. This information helps doctors better treat and prevent pneumococcal infections in children.
This study looks at how long the bacteria that can cause pneumonia and ear infections stay in a child's nose and throat. It may help researchers understand how these germs spread and how to prevent infections in the future.
This study checks how common pneumococcal bacteria are in the nose and throat of healthy children and adults after the pandemic. It involves one online questionnaire and one gentle nasal swab.
This study looks at a urine test for pneumonia in children aged 12 to 24 months. It aims to see if the test can help diagnose pneumonia better, especially in those with symptoms like fever, cough, and fast breathing.
This study tracks cases of invasive pneumococcal disease (a serious infection) in children and newborns. It may help clinicians better understand how these infections happen and guide future prevention and treatment.
Hear when a new Streptococcus Pneumoniae Carriage trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.