New community program aims to curb antibiotic resistance in africa

NCT ID NCT05378880

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a community program in Burkina Faso and DR Congo to improve how antibiotics are used and to reduce the spread of resistant bacteria. Over 5,500 people participated, including medicine store staff and community members. The program involved education and behavior change to promote better antibiotic use and hygiene. Results will show if this approach can lower antibiotic resistance in these communities.

What this could mean

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Active substance: behavioural intervention bundle
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help reduce antibiotic resistance in low-income communities by promoting better antibiotic use and hygiene.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, but results may not apply to other regions. The intervention's impact depends on local cooperation and may not lead to lasting change.

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ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP DRUG RESISTANCE, BACTERIAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre de Recherche en Santé de Kimpese (CRSK)

Kimpese, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro (CRUN)

Nanoro, Burkina Faso

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