Ceftriaxone Dosage for Non-Critical Community-Acquired Pneumonia
United States430 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
Aim: Demonstrate the equivalent efficacy and superior safety of Ceftriaxone 1 gram daily compared with Ceftriaxone 2 grams daily among hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia who are not admitted to the intensive care unit.\<p\>
Hypothesis: Among hospitalized patients outside of the intensive care unit with community-acquired pneumonia who are prescribed Ceftriaxone, a dosage of 1 gram daily will be associated with an equivalent rate of clinical cure and fewer adverse events than a dosage of 2 grams daily.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Evaluated in the emergency department or within 72 hours of hospitalization
* Prescribed Ceftriaxone for community-acquired pneumonia
Exclusion Criteria:
* Planned or present admission to an intensive care unit
* Respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation such as bilevel positive airway pressure, or high flow nasal cannula
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.
What they're measuring
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Clinical cure
Timeframe: The outcome will be assessed 120 days after enrollment