Urinary Antigen Test for Stretococcus Pneumoniae Serotype Prevalence in Community Acquired Pneumonia
Prospective Study to Evaluate Stretococcus Pneumoniae Serotype Prevalence in Community Acquired Pneumonia in Hong Kong Using a Urinary Kit
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observational
1,800
1 country
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Brief Summary
This is an epidemiology study for the prevalence and serotypes of pneumococcus pneumoniae in hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP). The serotypes of the pneumococcus pneumoniae will be determined by a urinary antigen assay
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Dec 2021
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
December 1, 2021
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 10, 2022
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 13, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 31, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 30, 2027
ExpectedMarch 18, 2026
March 1, 2026
4.2 years
May 10, 2022
March 17, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
prevalence of strep pneumonia
to determine prevalence
2 years
Interventions
urine test for detection of pneumococcus antigen
Eligibility Criteria
patients admitted for CAP
You may qualify if:
- Admitted with signs and symptoms suggestive of pneumonia which include one or more of the followings:
- fever
- CXR changes with consolidation, increased alveolar shadowing or hazziness
- respiratory symptoms like increase shortness of breath, cough with sputum Raised inflammatory markers suggesting of bacterial infection with either increased white cell count or C-reactive protein, or both
You may not qualify if:
- Nosocomial pneumonia which is acquired \>= 48 hours after hospital admission. Pneumonia which are already known to be caused by pathogens other than pneumococcus pneumoniae.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, CUHK
Shatin, Hong Kong
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Prof.
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 10, 2022
First Posted
May 13, 2022
Study Start
December 1, 2021
Primary Completion
January 31, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 30, 2027
Last Updated
March 18, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03