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Ultrasonographic Air Bronchogram in Pediatric CAP

Italy30 participantsStarted 2018-05-21

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the prognostic role of the change of arborescent air bronchogram, a typical ultrasonographic finding of lung consolidation due to pneumonia, in the management of pediatric CAP.

Who can participate

Age range1 Year – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Suspected CAP * Age from 1 to 16 years old * Admission to Pediatric Unit * Radiographic evidence of lung consolidation * Written informed consent from parents Exclusion Criteria: * Gestational age \< 36 weeks * Previous diagnosis of cystic fibrosis * Congenital pulmonary disease. * Refusal to participate.

What they're measuring

Rate of uncomplicated CAP

Timeframe: 48 hours

Time to resolution of fever

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 7 days.

Change of antibiotic therapy

Timeframe: 48 hours

Length of hospitalization

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 10 days.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03556488

SponsorCatholic University of the Sacred Heart

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-31

Contact for this trial

Riccardo Inchingolo, MD, PhD

+390630154236 riccardo.inchingolo@policlinicogemelli.it

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