Can a simple reminder curb antibiotic overuse?
NCT ID NCT06436690
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two low-cost methods to help junior doctors in India prescribe antibiotics only when needed. One method requires doctors to write the diagnosis on the prescription; the other gives them feedback on their prescribing habits. The goal is to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and fight antimicrobial resistance.
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 provide low-cost ways to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, helping slow antimicrobial resistance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage behavioral study with 56 physicians, so results may not apply broadly. It tests reminders and feedback, not a new drug or treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute for Social and Environmental Research - Nepal
Bharatpur, Bagmati, 44200, Nepal
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Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16801, United States
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