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Filter by:The study titled " The Effect of Definitive Identification of Viral Etiology in Emergency Department Patients with Acute Respiratory Infection on Antibiotic Utilization (RADIATE)" aims to investigate the effectiveness of a rapid diagnostic approach in reducing unnecessary antibiotic use in the emergency department (ED) for patients presenting with acute respiratory illness (ARI) due to a virus. Using a prospective design, eligible participants are individuals who visit the ED with complaints related to acute respiratory illness. The study will employ a single-arm consecutive enrollment approach. The intervention involves the implementation of a rapid point-of-care multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to promptly identify the viral cause of the infection. By utilizing a rapid diagnostic tool to identify viral etiology, the study aims to provide healthcare professionals in the ED with more accurate information to guide treatment decisions. Ultimately, the goal is to decrease the unnecessary use of antibiotics for ARI's due to a virus, which has several negative outcomes including promotion of antibiotic resistance, exacerbating ED length of stay and encouraging unnecessary additional diagnostic tests.
This is a randomized, controlled clinical trial with two parallel groups in which 150 volunteers (75 per group) will receive either VITIS CPC Protect® mouthwash (Mouthwash with cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) as an anti-plaque antiseptic at a concentration of 0.07%) or mouthwash without cetylpyridinium chloride, as control group Subjects included in the study will be followed for 90 days. Symptoms associated with vURTIs (viral upper respiratory tract infections) should be recorded, when they appear, to determine the existence of viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms and adverse effects will be recorded when the episode occurs. The assignment as VURIs will be made by the investigator once the diaries have been completed, or during the symptoms if possible.
Through contact with peers in daycare and (primary)school young children play a large role in spreading respiratory pathogens. In this study the investigators will investigate this transmission, the subsequent colonization and infection dynamics, and their association with clinical symptoms and local immune response through dense minimally-invasive sampling. This study will allow us a unique insight into the transmission-, infection-, and colonization-potential of the respiratory pathogens.
The aim of this study is to confirm the efficacy, safety and tolerability of the Mouth and Throat Rinse in adult participants with acute sore throat (upper respiratory tract infection e.g., pharyngitis/laryngitis) compared to placebo.
Pilot study for the evaluation of the feasibility of pathogen detection in exhaled breath aerosols (XBAs) samples using the AveloCollect device. The aim of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of XBA collection and molecular detection of respiratory pathogens using the AveloCollect BlowTube device (index test) in subjects with a clinical presentation consistent with a respiratory infectious disease, compared to the same molecular assays performed on nasopharyngeal secretions (using commercially available swabs) and sputum (comparator tests).
Data comparing respiratory drive and effort in critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome associated to different severity of COVID-19 penumonia (CARDS) and to other risk factors are lacking. Objectives: To assess respiratory drive and effort of CARDS patients at the first transition from controlled to assisted spontaneous breathing. The second aim was the rate of a composite outcome including the need of higher level of sedation
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the product in developing immune reinforcement that results in decreased susceptibility to respiratory infections of viral origin in children aged 3 to 10 years with a number of respiratory tract infectious events in the previous year greater than 4. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Has the number of infectious events been reduced from last year? - Does the severity of symptoms decrease with the use of the product? Participants will be treated for 4 months. Treatment efficacy will be evaluated by: - 2 scheduled visits with the investigating pediatrician (T0 - enrollment and start of treatment; T1- end of treatment). - Verification of progress during the study by scheduled telephone meetings. - The use of a diary where the patient or parent/caregiver will report all events (even mild) affecting the respiratory tract, taking care to fully complete the Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey for kids (WURSS-k) questionnaire.
The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to determine if adults presenting with symptoms of an acute lower respiratory tract infection in general practice where the general practitioner suspects CAP, who have FLUS performed as an addition to usual care, have antibiotics prescribed less frequent compared to those given usual care only.
This study investigates the effect of Lactobacillus reuteri probiotic strains (ATCC PTA 5289 and DSM 17938) on symptoms of viral upper-respiratory tract infections in children.
Bronchial asthma may present with symptoms other than the commonly reported complaints (cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing). Less common symptoms include chronic or recurrent productive cough, inspiratory dyspnoea or recurrent pneumonia. Children presenting with these symptoms are often diagnosed with asthma bronchiale and benefit from antiasthmatic management.