Clinical trials: Pneumocystis Infection, open to volunteers
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia
Corticosteroids for PJP in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Adults
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is one of the common severe complications in immunocompromised patients, with a reported mortality rate of 60-80%.
- Trial name
- CAPSTONE-PJP (NCT07152613)
- Testing
- Saline (0.9%, sterile, for infusion), Low Dose Corticosteroids, Moderate dose corticosteroids
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Qingyuan Zhan
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
Echinocandin Added to Standard Treatment for Severe Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Preclinical studies and retrospective clinical data suggest that adjunctive echinocandin therapy may improve outcomes in adults with severe Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP).
- Trial name
- ECHINO-PCP (NCT07900373)
- Testing
- Echinocandins
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Malaria, Pneumocystis, Leishmania
Introduction of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in Microbiology and Parasitology
The goal is to develop molecular systems to support or replace in microscopic characterization and in vitro tests with molecular biology systems capable of improving performance in parasitology tests.
- Trial name
- NCT07269314
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
Pneumonia, Fungal Pneumonia
Derivation and Validation of the Fungal Pneumonia Assessment and Likelihood Predictor Score
The FUNGAL-P study is a single-center observational study designed to derive and validate a clinical prediction score for the early identification of fungal pneumonia in adult patients presenting with pneumonia.
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Fungal Pneumonia, Aspergillosis Pneumonia, Pulmonary Aspergillosis
- Trial name
- FUNGAL-P (NCT07681583)
- Testing
- FUNGAL-P Score Assessment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Pneumocystis, Pneumocystis Infection
Positioning Second-line Therapies for Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia (PCP Alternatives)
The usual first treatment for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is an antibiotic called trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).
- Conditions
- Pneumocystis, Pneumocystis Infection, Pneumocystis Carinii Infection, Pneumocystis Carinii; Infection, Resulting From HIV Disease
- Trial name
- SPIRIT-ALT (NCT07357103)
- Testing
- Clindamycin + primaquine, Pentamidine, Atovaquone
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
How Long Should we Give Steroids for Patients With Severe PCP
The HOW LONG trial is an international, multicenter, Phase IV randomized clinical trial evaluating the optimal duration of adjunctive systemic corticosteroids in immunocompromised adults with severe Pneumocystis jirovecii…
- Conditions
- Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Pneumocystis, Pneumocystis Jirovecii Infection, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia
- Trial name
- HOW LONG (NCT07328984)
- Testing
- Systemic corticosteroids
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia, Kidney Transplantation
Low- vs Standard-Dose TMP-SMX for Prevention of Pneumocystis Pneumonia After Kidney Transplantation
This study is a prospective randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low-dose versus standard-dose trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for the prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia…
- Trial name
- TMP-SMX PJP (NCT07619027)
- Testing
- Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)
- Volunteers
- 1,084 people
- Sponsor
- Anhui Provincial Hospital
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis, Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Prophylactic Treatment for Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia in Patients With Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease
This is an open-labeled, prospective clinical study aims at collecting and analyzing baseline characteristics of autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIIRD) patients receiving sulfanilamide for preventive purposes, as well…
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Pneumocystis, Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease, Autoimmune Diseases, Connective Tissue Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06499233
- Testing
- Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Tongji Hospital
Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Jirovecii Infection
CaspoNEB: Efficacy and Safety of Caspofungin Aerosols for the Curative Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia
To assess the efficacy of administrating daily caspofungin aerosols versus placebo for seven days, in adjunction of conventional systemic antifungal therapy during curative treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia, on the clinical…
- Conditions
- Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Jirovecii Infection, Pneumocystis Infections
- Trial name
- CaspoNEB (NCT06892951)
- Testing
- Caspofungin Acetate 50 MG, Physiologic saline
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Pneumocystis, HIV/AIDS
Short-term Steroid Therapy in Patients With P. Jirovecii Pneumonia Due to HIV / AIDS
The treatment guidelines for Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) suggest adding 40mg of prednisone (or its equivalent in methylprednisolone) twice per day on days 1 through 5, 40 mg days 6 through 10, and 20 mg daily on days 11 through…
- Conditions
- Pneumocystis, HIV/AIDS, Steroid
- Trial name
- NCT03856229
- Testing
- Conventional steroid regimen, Shortened steroid regimen
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Centro de Investigación en. Enfermedades Infecciosas, Mexico
Pneumocystis, Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Low Dose Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for the Treatment of Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is an opportunistic fungal infection of immunocompromised hosts which causes in significant morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Pneumocystis, Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Jirovecii Infection, Pneumocystis Infections
- Trial name
- LOW-DOSE (NCT04851015)
- Testing
- trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- Todd C. Lee MD MPH FIDSA
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia in Non-HIV Patients
TMP-SMX for Non-HIV PCP: A Prospective Multicenter Study
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is a life-threatening opportunistic infection in immunocompromised patients. Non-HIV-related PCP has a rising incidence, faster progression, and higher mortality than HIV-associated cases.
- Trial name
- NCT07690410
- Testing
- low-dose TMP-SMX regimen
- Volunteers
- 480 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
HIV-1-infection, Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Caspofungin for Pneumocystis Pneumonia in PLWHIV.
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia is a significant concern in peaple with HIV/AIDS, often severe and potentially fatal. While trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole remains the primary treatment, safety concerns exist with alternative…
- Trial name
- NCT06691321
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias
Influenza, COVID-19
Patient-Centered Practical Vaccine Talk For Busy Clinicians
The goal of this study is to assess the effect of an educational intervention for primary care providers (PCPs) on influenza and COVID-19 vaccine uptake among their adult patients through a pragmatic, cluster randomized trial in…
- Trial name
- PCP-VAX (NCT07651761)
- Testing
- Provider communication training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24,500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Rezafungin for Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in HIV Adults
This study aims to generate clinical data on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of rezafungin combined with 7 days of co-trimoxazole for treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in adults living with human immunodeficiency…
- Trial name
- NCT05835479
- Testing
- Co-Trimoxazole, Rezafungin Acetate / Co Trimoxazole
- Where
- 6 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mundipharma Research Limited
Pneumocystis, Immunocompromised Patients
Optimizing the Diagnosis of Pneumocystis in Immunocompromised Patients
Evaluate new diagnostic methods using qPCR on non-invasive samples, compared with reference techniques for the positive diagnosis of pneumocystis (PcP) in immunocompromised patients
- Trial name
- OPTIJIROVEC (NCT06890078)
- Testing
- Biological sampling
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Genotyping
We share our lives with microorganisms, and these generally do not pose a problem if an individual is healthy with a normal immune system.
- Trial name
- NCT06442345
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust