New diagnostic strategy for respiratory infections in fever clinics

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 project evaluates the effectiveness of a three-level pathogen diagnostic system in fever clinics to enhance the diagnosis of respiratory infectious diseases. It involves monitoring changes in respiratory pathogens and aims to provide real-time alerts for acute respiratory infections in Shanghai. Patients presenting with pneumonia or influenza-like symptoms will be assessed using step-by-step detection methods to optimize clinical resource allocation and improve patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Acute onset within one week;
2. 18-70 years old;
3. Present with pneumonia (present with pulmonary signs or radiological changes) or influenza-like illness (including the following symptoms: sudden onset of fever (\>38 ℃),plus cough and/or other respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath plus one or more systemic symptoms (fatigue, headache ect.))

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to collect nasal/nasopharyngeal swab/wash/aspirate due to structural disorder or mental problem.
2. Patients with psycological problem or unconsciousness who cannot tell the disease history and cooperate with medical examinations;

Where it's running

• Fudan University Affiliated Huashan Hospital
  Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
• Gansu Provincial People's Hospital
  Lanzhou, Gansu, China Not yet recruiting
• Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital
  Harbin, Heilongjinag, China Not yet recruiting
• People's Hospital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
  Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China Not yet recruiting
• The First Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University
  Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Not yet recruiting
• Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
  Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Wenhong Zhang, M.D.
• Email: zhangwenhong@fudan.edu.cn
• Phone: 13801844344

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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.