Chest CT-scan for the Diagnosis of Community-acquired Pneumonia (NCT01574066) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Chest CT-scan for the Diagnosis of Community-acquired Pneumonia
France339 participantsStarted 2011-11
Plain-language summary
Primary objective : to estimate impact of CT-scan on diagnostic for emergency department (ED) patients with suspected Community-acquired Pneumonia (CAP).
Secondary objective: to estimate impact of CT-scan on treatment (antimicrobial therapy) and site of care for ED patients with suspected CAP.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient above 18 years of age
* Patient with a presumptive diagnosis of CAP according to attending ED physician
* Patient experiencing at least one systemic sign (T°\>38°C or \< 36°C, HR\>90/min, RR\>20/min)
* Patient experiencing one respiratory sign (cough, lateral chest pain, localized crackles, dyspnea) that recently appeared
* Patient with a prior medical examination, the results have been or will be communicated
* Patient gave written informed consent or in cases of emergency parent/ support person who gave written informed consent if he/she is present on the day of inclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy
* Patient with shock
* Patient with respiratory distress and immune suppression
* Patient with other criteria for immediate ICU referral to ICU
* Patient with living conditions making it impossible to follow 28 days
* Patient not affiliated with a social security system
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.