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Performance of New Diagnostic Methods in Older Adults With Pneumonia
Sponsor: Ohio State University
Summary
Create a clinical diagnostic pathway for older ED adults with pneumonia and its subgroups (bacterial, viral, and co-infection) and determine whether novel biomarkers improve diagnostic accuracy. The investigators will conduct a prospective observational trial of 250 ED patients ≥65 years old with suspected pneumonia. The investigators will perform analyses overall and by subgroups, seeking common models to ease adoption.
Official title: Establishing and Implementing Pneumonia Diagnosis in ED Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Approach
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
250
Start Date
2022-12-02
Completion Date
2027-06-30
Last Updated
2026-02-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States