Letting patients decide when to stop antibiotics: a pilot study
NCT ID NCT06127160
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether women with kidney infections could safely stop antibiotics once their symptoms resolved, instead of taking a full 10-day course. 35 women were randomly assigned to either standard treatment or a patient-directed approach. The main goal was to see if such a study is feasible and safe, not to prove effectiveness.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cephalexin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to shorter, more personalized antibiotic courses for kidney infections, reducing side effects and antibiotic resistance.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (35 participants) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The approach may not work for everyone or could lead to higher relapse rates.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Olive View - UCLA Medical Center
Sylmar, California, 91342, United States
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States