Denmark ditches dipsticks: will fewer tests mean better care?
NCT ID NCT06750666
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examines the impact of removing urine dipstick tests for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in hospitals in the North Denmark Region. Researchers will compare data from before and after the change, looking at UTI diagnoses, antibiotic use, lab tests, and patient outcomes like deaths and readmissions. The goal is to see if stopping this quick test leads to more appropriate care without harming patients.
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 show that removing a common, often unnecessary test reduces antibiotic overuse and lab costs without increasing patient harm.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other changes in practice. It only looks at one region in Denmark, so findings may not apply elsewhere.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, 9000, Denmark
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North Denmark Regional Hospital
Hjørring, 9800, Denmark
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