Pneumonia severity study for adults
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study is looking at adults with pneumonia to better understand how severe the infection is and how it may affect recovery. By joining, you will help doctors learn more about predicting outcomes for people with similar conditions.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of pneumonia (early symptoms plus chest imaging showing new changes) or have symptoms that suggest pneumonia even if tests for infection come back negative.
- Your symptoms must have started no more than 3 days (72 hours) before you were admitted to the hospital.
- You must be willing to sign a consent form to participate.
- You cannot take part if you have a very short life expectancy (less than 48 hours), are on long-term immune-suppressing drugs, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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