Plain-English translation of NCT05950607 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a study happening at 50 nursing homes to see if better training for staff can improve how infections are managed in residents with dementia. Instead of automatically giving antibiotics for every suspected infection, the study teaches staff to think more carefully about whether antibiotics are really needed. The goal is to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use while still keeping residents safe.
Nursing home residents with dementia often receive antibiotics for infections that might get better on their own, or that aren't really infections at all. Too many antibiotics can cause serious side effects and make infections harder to treat. This study tests whether teaching staff smarter infection management can reduce antibiotic use and burdensome procedures like unnecessary hospital transfers or blood tests.
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If you're in a nursing home that's part of this study, researchers will track how your infections are managed over up to 12 months using information already in your medical records. Nursing homes in the study will either receive new staff training on smarter infection management or continue with their usual care. You won't need to do anything extra—the study simply observes the care you receive and counts things like antibiotic courses and procedures like hospital transfers or blood tests.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 25, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Hebrew SeniorLife
Collaborators
Brown University
Enrollment target
~750 participants
Started
November 2023
Primary completion
June 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
60 Years – 106 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Susan Mitchell, MD, MPH
Hebrew SeniorLife
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.