Detecting and analyzing severe pneumonia in critically ill patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit (ICU) with severe pneumonia. It aims to monitor and analyze both community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia, collecting data on patient demographics, clinical features, microbiological characteristics, and outcomes. The study will provide insights into the characteristics and treatment responses of critically ill patients suffering from lower respiratory infections.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients admitting medical ICU with pneumonia
* Medical ICU admitted patients who is developed new pneumonia

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients already treated more than 48 hours for pneumonia in transferring hospital and no causative organism is isolated

Where it's running

• Asan Medical Center
  Seoul, South Korea Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sang-Ho Choi, MD — Asan Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Sang-Ho Choi, MD
• Email: sangho@amc.seoul.kr
• Phone: +82-2-3010-3304

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.