Fast lung infection testing to improve antibiotic treatment
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares a newer, faster lab test (BioFire FilmArray) to standard testing for identifying the germs causing lung infections in hospitalized patients. The goal is to see if the faster test helps doctors choose better antibiotics more quickly.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a hospital-acquired lung infection or airway inflammation that needs antibiotics (with or without a breathing tube)
- You have not had respiratory cultures (lung fluid samples sent to the lab) in the past 72 hours
- You or your legal representative can provide informed consent to participate
- Your respiratory sample must be adequate quality (meeting lab standards for cell content)
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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