Quick STI tests may slash unneeded antibiotics for vaginal discharge
NCT ID NCT05977491
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study in Nepal tests whether using rapid point-of-care tests for sexually transmitted infections can reduce the overuse of antibiotics for vaginal discharge. About 1,500 women will be split into three groups: standard care, test-guided treatment, or test-guided treatment plus extra education. The goal is to see if these tests help doctors prescribe antibiotics only when truly needed, and to understand what helps or hinders their use.
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Dhulikhel Hospital
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
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