Simple blood test could slash antibiotic overuse for coughs and colds
NCT ID NCT07632651
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving general practitioners a rapid C-reactive protein (CRP) test helps them decide when antibiotics are truly needed for patients with respiratory infections. 140 patients with symptoms like cough, fever, or sore throat took part. Doctors in the test group used the Quick read GO device to measure CRP levels, while the control group did not. The goal was to see if the test lowers antibiotic prescribing rates without harming patient care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Quick read GO CRP test (diagnostic device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help doctors avoid unnecessary antibiotics for respiratory infections, reducing antibiotic resistance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed pragmatic trial with 140 participants. Results may not apply broadly, and the test's impact on actual health outcomes (not just prescribing) is not assessed.
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Locations
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MSPU des 3 provinces
Champlitte, Franche-Comté, 70600, France