Health card data may guide UTI treatment

NCT ID NCT02292160

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether information from national health insurance cards—like past antibiotic use and hospital stays—can predict if a person's urinary tract infection will be resistant to common antibiotics. Researchers analyzed data from over 1,100 patients with community-acquired UTIs. The goal is to help doctors choose the right antibiotic from the start, without waiting for lab results.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose the right antibiotic faster for urinary tract infections, reducing ineffective treatments.

What could go wrong

This is a pilot study, so results are preliminary. The prediction method may not be accurate enough for real-world use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial urinary tract infection urinary tract infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lbmr de Normandie

    Elbeuf, France

  • Rouen University Hospital

    Rouen, 76031, France