Status:
COMPLETED
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Collaborating Sponsors:
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Conditions:
Pneumonia
Aspiration Pneumonia
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Brief Summary
This study will utilize diagnostic imaging and salivary biomarkers to estimate the prevalence of aspiration in older adults with suspected community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP). 150 participan...
Detailed Description
Pneumonia is the most common infectious cause of mortality in older adults. Standard practice for older adults with pneumonia involves hospitalization and antibiotics. However, recent studies suggest ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Emergency Department (ED) Recruitment
- 60 years of age or older
- Patient has clinical criteria for pneumonia or is being treated for pneumonia as defined by abnormal chest imaging or receiving antibiotics for a chest infection or the provider thinks the patient has pneumonia or is planning to treat the patient for pneumonia.
- Patient is clinically stable and able to safely drink water, per the emergency department provider
- Ability to provide consent or the presence of a legally authorized representative (LAR) who can consent on behalf of the patient
Exclusion
- Prisoner
- Non-English speaking
- Respiratory symptoms for 7 days or more
- Phone Recruitment
- Inclusion Criteria:
- 60 years of age and older
- Patient was diagnosed with or treated for pneumonia at UW Health in the past 6 months
- Ability to provide consent or the presence of a legally authorized representative (LAR) who can consent on behalf of the patient
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 24 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 2 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
75 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04709978
Start Date
February 24 2021
End Date
July 2 2023
Last Update
November 15 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53705