New hospital program aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics for kids
NCT ID NCT05826873
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 'discharge stewardship bundle' to help doctors prescribe the right antibiotics for the right duration when children leave the hospital. Over 1,100 children with pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or skin infections will be followed. Doctors receive feedback reports to improve their prescribing habits.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Discharge antibiotic stewardship intervention (behavioral feedback reports)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better antibiotic prescribing practices for children leaving the hospital, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. Results depend on hospitalist adherence, and the impact on patient outcomes may be modest or vary by hospital.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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St. Louis Children's Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States