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Lab note could curb antibiotic overuse for common stomach bugs

NCT ID NCT07701135

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical Research Institute of New Zealand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding a simple interpretive comment to faecal PCR test reports can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for bacterial gastroenteritis. Many cases of stomach infection are self-limiting and do not require antibiotics, yet prescribing rates remain high. The trial involves over 10,000 community stool samples in New Zealand, comparing antibiotic use before and after the comment is added to lab reports.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Interpretive comment added to laboratory report
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple change could reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for common stomach infections, helping fight antibiotic resistance.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove cause and effect. The impact may vary by region or healthcare setting.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastroenteritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION GASTROENTERITIS ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Awanui Labs Auckland

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    Auckland, New Zealand

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  • Awanui Labs Christchurch

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    Christchurch, New Zealand

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  • Awanui Labs Dunedin

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    Dunedin, New Zealand

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  • Awanui Labs Wellington

    RECRUITING

    Wellington, 6012, New Zealand

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