New program aims to curb risky antibiotic overuse in dementia care

NCT ID NCT05950607

Summary

This study is testing a new program in nursing homes to improve how suspected infections are managed in residents with dementia. It aims to see if the program can safely reduce the use of antibiotics and avoid stressful hospital trips and tests. The study will involve about 750 residents across 50 nursing homes, comparing the new program to usual care.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Hebrew SeniorLife

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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