New program aims to protect sick kids from unneeded antibiotics

NCT ID NCT05975671

Summary

This study is testing a new program to help doctors in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) use a powerful antibiotic called vancomycin more carefully. The goal is to reduce unnecessary prescriptions, which can cause kidney damage, while still effectively treating children with suspected sepsis. The program involves creating clear guidelines, educating doctors, and giving them feedback on their prescribing habits.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

    Contact

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    Contact

  • Johns Hopkins Children's Center

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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  • St. Louis Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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