Decision Support to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Respiratory Infections
Reducing Overuse of Antibiotics With Decision Support
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Pneumonia
Asthma
Bronchiolitis, Viral
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 Months – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 2,800 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children who visit the emergency department with symptoms of lower respiratory tract infections (like cough or shortness of breath). Participating involves having their health records reviewed to see if antibiotics are needed.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have an emergency department visit or hospital admission
- I have symptoms of a lower respiratory tract infection
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Eliminating inappropriate antibiotic use in pediatric lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) is the central focus of this research. LRTIs (pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and infection-related exacerbations of asthma) account for nearly one-third of all emergency department (ED) visits and 40% of all infection-related hospitalizations in US children. LRTIs also account for more antibiotic use in chil…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. ED encounter or admission to an inpatient hospital team.
2. EHR-based positive screen for suspected LRTI, defined as a qualifying chief complaint (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, etc.), plus triage documentation of abnormal respiratory effort and/or cough.
Exclusion Criter…
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