Can we cut unneeded blood tests in Kids' ICUs? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06187662

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two different approaches to reduce the number of unnecessary blood cultures (tests for infection) in 8 pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). About 8 clinicians will take part to see which strategy works better at lowering blood culture rates while keeping patients safe. The goal is to improve antibiotic use and reduce waste.

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ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP BLOOD CULTURE RATES IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE

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Locations

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201, United States
Kravis Children's Hospital

New York, New York, 10019, United States
Nemours / AI DuPont Hospital for Children

Wilmington, Delaware, 19803, United States
New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

New York, New York, 10032, United States
Norton Children's Hospital

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
Riley Hospital for Children

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Mission Bay

San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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