Shorter antibiotics for infected fluid around the lung
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares different lengths of antibiotic treatment for empyema, an infected fluid collection around the lung. It aims to find if a shorter course works just as well, which could mean fewer side effects and less inconvenience.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 99 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with empyema (infected fluid around the lung).
- You do not have a fungal infection, tuberculosis, or cancer involving the lungs or the lining of the lung.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have a weakened immune system.
- You do not have another infection that requires additional antibiotics.
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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