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NCT04709978 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Older Adults
A clinical trial of Pneumonia and Aspiration Pneumonia, sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 75
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04709978: Completed study of Pneumonia and Aspiration Pneumonia, sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison.
NCT04709978 is a study of Pneumonia and Aspiration Pneumonia that has completed, run by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The registered enrollment target is 75 participants, below the 4,518-participant average among 47 other Pneumonia trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04709978, a study of Pneumonia and Aspiration Pneumonia, has completed, sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 75 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study 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 participants over the age of 60 diagnosed with pneumonia will be recruited into this study. 62 of these participants will be enrolled in a supplemental study.
Primary Outcome
As defined by VFSS and radionuclide salivagram imaging studies.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Nuclear medicine pulmonary aspiration study
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST TOR-BSST and 3 oz Water Swallow
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Sputum Culture
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST MeMed BV®
Study Locations (1)
Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin - Madison
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 75 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-02-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-07-02 |
What the finished NCT04709978 record still lists
NCT04709978 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 75 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 4,518-participant average among 47 other Pneumonia trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Pneumonia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions - of which Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study is the first listed.
NCT04709978 reports a single indexed study location in Wisconsin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04709978 about?
NCT04709978 is a clinical study titled "Community Acquired Pneumonia in Older Adults". 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 participants over the age of 60 diagnosed with pneumonia will be recruited into this study. 62 of these partic...
What is the current status of trial NCT04709978?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 75 participants. The study started on 2021-02-24. Estimated completion is 2023-07-02.
What conditions does trial NCT04709978 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pneumonia, Aspiration Pneumonia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04709978?
The interventions under investigation include: Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), Nuclear medicine pulmonary aspiration study (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), TOR-BSST and 3 oz Water Swallow (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), Sputum Culture (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), MeMed BV® (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04709978?
This trial is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison, which has 1,039 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04709978 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Wisconsin. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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