New study aims to cut antibiotic overuse in children with ear infections

NCT ID NCT06034080

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Intermountain Health Care, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at two methods to help doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics for children with ear infections when they aren't needed. One method uses changes to electronic health records and feedback reports for doctors. The other adds a shared decision-making tool that involves parents more. The goal is to keep parents satisfied while reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and following national guidelines.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: EHR changes and audit/feedback reports
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a proven method to safely reduce antibiotic overuse in children with ear infections, helping to fight antibiotic resistance.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on clinician and parent cooperation. It may not work in all clinics or change prescribing habits long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ear infection infectious disease infectious otitis media otitis media

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA EAR INFECTION PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

AllianceChicago
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60654, United States
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
RECRUITING

Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States
Intermountain Health
RECRUITING

Murray, Utah, 84107, United States

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