Validation of a CDSA Strategy to Reduce Antibiotic Prescription in Senegal

Last updated: October 26, 2021
Sponsor: Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Switzerland
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Pneumonia

Stomach Discomfort

Lactose Intolerance

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05050825
FE007
  • Ages 6-15
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This trial aims to validate a novel clinical care strategy based on a electronic clinical decision support algorithm (CDSA) combined with point of care rapid diagnostic tests by evaluating its impact on antibiotic prescription and clinical outcome of children and adolescent presenting at primary healthcare facilities with non-severe acute illness compared to routine practice. The trial also aims to assess the usability of the CDSA strategy. The study will be conducted in primary healthcare facilities across different epidemiological regions of Senegal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ongoing fever or diarrhea
  • ongoing fever will be defined objectively or as a reported fever, defined as :axillary temperature ≥37.5°C or tympanic, oral or rectal temperature ≥38.0°C; andfever duration ≤ 10 days
  • ongoing diarrhea will be defined as at least 3 abnormal stools during the last 24hrs
  • First consultation for the current illness
  • Feasibility of contact between the patient (or his/her designated relative) and thestudy team at day 3 and day 7
  • Written informed consent by the caretaker/legally acceptable representative

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Infants less than 6 months of age
  • Age ≥ 15 years
  • Clinical status requiring immediate transfer to an appropriate care facility/ severeillness

Study Design

Total Participants: 470
Study Start date:
May 03, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
December 15, 2021

Connect with a study center

  • PS Ndiaye-Fatick

    Fatick,
    Senegal

    Active - Recruiting

  • PS Kedougou-Dalaba

    Kedougou,
    Senegal

    Active - Recruiting

  • PS Mbour-Toucouleur

    Mbour,
    Senegal

    Active - Recruiting

  • PS Pont-Tambacounda

    Tambacounda,
    Senegal

    Active - Recruiting

Not the study for you?

Let us help you find the best match. Sign up as a volunteer and receive email notifications when clinical trials are posted in the medical category of interest to you.