New digital tool aims to curb antibiotic overuse for lung infections
NCT ID NCT06331364
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tests an electronic decision support tool to help doctors diagnose and treat lower respiratory tract infections. About 765 patients in Sri Lankan hospitals will use the tool, and researchers will compare their outcomes and antibiotic use to those receiving usual care. The goal is to see if the tool improves diagnosis and reduces unnecessary antibiotics.
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Base Hospital Balapitiya
RECRUITINGBalapitiya, Sri Lanka
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District General Hospital Matara
RECRUITINGMatara, Sri Lanka
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Galle National Hospital
RECRUITINGKarapitiya, Sri Lanka
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
electronic clinical decision support tool (eCDST)
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help doctors diagnose lower respiratory infections more accurately and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial in three hospitals, so results may not apply to other settings. The tool may not improve outcomes or could be difficult to implement.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.