Pilot Study to Study the Time Between Pleuropulmonary Ultrasound and Antibiotic Therapy Prescript… (NCT07703852) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pilot Study to Study the Time Between Pleuropulmonary Ultrasound and Antibiotic Therapy Prescription in Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department for Suspected Pneumonia
15 participantsStarted 2026-07-13
Plain-language summary
Pneumonia is a common pathology with significant morbidity and mortality. It is recommended in his diagnostic approach to perform either a chest X-ray or a pleuropulmonary ultrasound. Previous studies have shown the advantages of ultrasound in terms of diagnostic performance cost and patient irradiation. However, it remains little used in clinical practice.
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 over 18 years admitted the the emergency department of Grenoble Alpes University Hospital with respiratory symptoms (cough and/or dyspnea, fever).
* No objection by the subject to the study
* Affiliated to the french social security system (or equivalent)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient admitted to a life-threatening emergency
* Patient already on antibiotic therapy on admission
* Patient excluded from another study
* Patient with respiratory signs following chest trauma
* Unable to communicate or non-french speaking patients or those with impaired comprehension or consciousness
* Protected persons referred to in articles L1121-6 and L1121-8 of French public health code (deprived of liberty, tutorship or curatorship)
* The patient already enrolled in the study
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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Time between the antibiotic prescription and the pleuropulmonary ultrasonography used to detect pneumonia