Hospitals test new strategy to fight superbugs by cutting unnecessary antibiotics

NCT ID NCT05568654

Summary

This large study aims to reduce the overuse of powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotics in adults hospitalized with pneumonia. It will test two main strategies across many hospitals: using faster diagnostic tests to identify the cause of infection, and having pharmacists review cases to recommend stepping down antibiotic strength when safe. The goal is to give patients the right treatment while minimizing side effects and the risk of creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akron General Hospital

    Akron, Ohio, 44307, United States

  • Avon Hospital

    Avon, Ohio, 44011, United States

  • Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • Euclid Hospital

    Euclid, Ohio, 44119, United States

  • Fairview Hospital

    Fairview Park, Ohio, 44111, United States

  • Hillcrest Hospital

    Mayfield Heights, Ohio, 44124, United States

  • Indian River Hospital

    Vero Beach, Florida, 32960, United States

  • Lutheran Hospital

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44113, United States

  • Marymount Hospital

    Garfield Heights, Ohio, 44125, United States

  • Medina Hospital

    Medina, Ohio, 44256, United States

  • South Pointe Hospital

    Warrensville Heights, Ohio, 44122, United States

  • Weston Hospital/Cleveland Clinic Florida

    Weston, Florida, 33331, United States

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