AI stethoscope aims to slash antibiotic overuse in children
NCT ID NCT07362433
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an AI-powered digital stethoscope can help doctors in rural Bangladesh safely reduce antibiotic use in children with respiratory infections. About 2,500 children will be randomly assigned to standard care or care guided by the AI stethoscope. The goal is to see if the AI tool can cut antibiotic prescriptions by half without increasing treatment failures.
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Active substance
AI-enabled digital stethoscope
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safe, low-cost way to cut unnecessary antibiotic use in children, helping fight antibiotic resistance worldwide.
What could go wrong
This is a single trial in rural Bangladesh; results may not apply elsewhere. The AI tool might not reduce antibiotics as hoped, or could miss some infections.
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Projahnnmo Research Foundation
RECRUITINGSylhet, Bangladesh
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