The Effect of Focused Lung Ultrasonography on Antibiotic Prescribing in General Practice

Last updated: November 27, 2024
Sponsor: Aalborg University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Bronchitis (Pediatric)

Pneumonia

Bronchitis

Treatment

Usual Care

Focused lung ultrasound (FLUS)

Clinical Study ID

NCT06210282
N-20230038
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to determine if adults presenting with symptoms of an acute lower respiratory tract infection in general practice where the general practitioner suspects CAP, who have FLUS performed as an addition to usual care, have antibiotics prescribed less frequent compared to those given usual care only.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age ≥ 18 years.

  2. Acute cough (< 21 days).

  3. At least one other symptom of acute lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI).

  4. The general practitioner suspects a bacterial community-acquired pneumonia.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Previous antibiotic treatment for the current episode of acute LRTI.

  2. The patient is not listed with the general practitioner (no medical recordavailable).

  3. The patient is not capable of understanding and signing informed consent.

  4. The patient does not wish to participate in the study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 391
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Usual Care
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 03, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
October 17, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Center for General Practice at Aalborg University

    Gistrup, 9260
    Denmark

    Site Not Available

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