Lower Respiratory Infections: Acyclovir Therapy

We are studying whether acyclovir can help ventilated patients with lower respiratory infections and herpes simplex virus. The trial aims to see if it improves survival and reduces hospital stays.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Aciclovir
Aciclovir is an antiviral medicine used to treat herpes infections such as cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Aciclovir
Aciclovir is a substance that fights viral infections caused by herpes viruses, helping treat cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Acevirex
Acic
Acic Cold Sore

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Evangelisches Klinikum Bethel gGmbH
Klinische Infektiologie
Bielefeld, Germany
Evangelisches Klinikum Bethel gGmbH
Klinische Infektiologie
Bielefeld, Germany
Universitaetsklinikum Bonn AöR
Sektion für Operative Intensivmedizin Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin
Bonn, Germany

Sponsor: Friedrich Schiller Universitaet Jena
Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.