Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of an Algorithm to Reduce Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Bronchitis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of California, San Francisco
Geisinger Clinic
Conditions:
Acute Respiratory Tract Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
16+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Inappropriate use of antibiotics to treat patients with acute bronchitis is a significant factor contributing to the selection of antimicrobial drug resistant pathogens, which threaten the effectivene...
Detailed Description
The rapid rise in antibiotic resistance among common bacteria are adversely affecting the clinical course and health care costs of community-acquired infections. Because antibiotic resistance patterns...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Primary care practice sites within the Geisinger Health System
Exclusion
- Sites with \< 1000 visits per year for acute respiratory infection
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
3300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00981994
Start Date
October 1 2009
End Date
September 1 2012
Last Update
November 28 2016
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