PromotIng Optimal Treatment for Community-acquired PNeumonia in EmErgency Rooms

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Pneumonia
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
6 Months – 18
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
698 (estimated)
Sponsor
Jeffrey Pernica · Other
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About This Trial
In North America, up to 5% of preschoolers develop community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) every year. Pneumonia is the second-leading reason for paediatric hospitalization in both Canada and the US; approximately 20% of children hospitalized with CAP may need intensive care, which can result in significant morbidity. Given this burden of disease, it is critical that CAP is managed appropriately. Speci…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 6 month to 18 years presenting to the Emergency Department who are diagnosed with CAP and are well enough to be discharged home (i.e. 'non-severe' CAP) will be eligible. They must have a fever (on exam or by history) and at least one of: * Tachypnoea measured at t…
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Jeffrey Pernica, MD

905-521-2100

pernica@mcmaster.ca

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