New study tests simple tools to curb antibiotic overuse in Kids' ear infections

NCT ID NCT06731660

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether giving doctors education and feedback, a special digital otoscope, or both could help them avoid prescribing antibiotics for ear infections that don't need them. Forty pediatric clinicians who often prescribed antibiotics for ear infections were split into four groups. The goal was to see if these tools could reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in young children.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Education with personalized performance feedback and Wispr digital otoscope
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward simple tools to help doctors avoid overprescribing antibiotics for ear infections, reducing antibiotic resistance.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 40 clinicians, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions may not change prescribing habits in other settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

otitis media

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP OTITIS MEDIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pediatric Physicians' Organization at Children's

Wellesley, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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