Plain-English translation of NCT06788093 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.
Doctors sometimes prescribe antibiotics when they may not be necessary for respiratory infections in children. This trial is testing whether special computer tools can help emergency doctors and hospital doctors make better decisions about when antibiotics are truly needed. The study involves nearly 3,000 young patients at three children's hospitals across the United States.
Overuse of antibiotics is a major health problem—it can lead to antibiotic resistance, which makes these lifesaving drugs less effective over time. This study aims to find ways to help doctors prescribe antibiotics more wisely while still keeping patients safe and healthy.
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If your child is enrolled, they will receive regular medical care as usual. Half will be in the emergency department where doctors may have access to a computer decision-support tool to help guide antibiotic prescribing. If admitted to the hospital, some will receive care with another computer tool to help guide treatment decisions. The study tracks how antibiotics are prescribed and how well children recover—there are no extra visits or procedures required beyond normal medical care.
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