CompletedNot Applicable

Bacterial Pathogens Associated With Community-acquired Pneumonia in Children

Egypt100 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

Pediatric community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission, there is no reliable way of distinguishing the causative organism based on clinical features. This study examined common pathogens of community-acquired pneumonia from 28 days up to 10 years in Dakahlia Governorate.

Who can participate

Age range

28 Days – 10 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

\- Inclusion criteria: * Infants and children aged 28 days to ten years (male and female sexes). * Patients diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. * Pneumonia was diagnosed if the patient fulfilled has fever (temperature ≥38.3° C), Fast breathing (40 breaths per minute if the child is 1 year up to 10 years old), respiratory distress (tachypnea, retractions) and chest indrawing and cyanosis with compatible chest x-ray findings. Exclusion criteria: * Neonates * Children more than 10 years * Hospital acquired pneumonia * Chronic lung disease, immunodeficiency and other congenital anomalies

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Complete blood count

Timeframe: At the baseline evaluation

C-reactive protein (CRP)

Timeframe: At the baseline evaluation

Blood culture and sensitivity on admission

Timeframe: At the baseline evaluation

Gastric lavage culture or sputum culture on admission

Timeframe: At the baseline evaluation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06377163

SponsorDelta University for Science and Technology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-08-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

28 Days – 10 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.