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NCT03748069 Influenza Associated Aspergillosis In-depth Investigation

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NCT ID NCT03748069
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Condition Influenza With Pneumonia
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 45 participants
Start Date 2019-01-18
Primary Completion 2027-04

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 45 participants in total. It began in 2019-01-18 with a primary completion date of 2027-04.

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Brief Summary

This trial is aimed to study the immunological and pathological characteristics of influenza versus non-influenza severe community-acquired pneumonia patients in ICU.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients older than 18 years, admitted to ICU with respiratory distress with microbiologically confirmed diagnosis of influenza (for inclusion in the influenza group) * All patients older than 18 years, admitted to ICU for respiratory distress due to community- acquired pneumonia , with a microbiologically confirmed absence of influenza (for inclusion in the control group) Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years old * Pregnant women * No informed consent

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Joost Wauters, PhD

✉ joost.wauters@uzleuven.be

📞 16344275

Principal Investigator

Joost Wauters, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

UZ Leuven

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03748069 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Influenza With Pneumonia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03748069 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03748069 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at joost.wauters@uzleuven.be for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03748069 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Leuven, Belgium.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03748069 clinical trial?

NCT03748069 is sponsored by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven. The principal investigator is Joost Wauters, PhD at UZ Leuven. The trial plans to enroll 45 participants.

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