New lab reporting method cuts unnecessary antibiotic use in ICU patients

NCT ID NCT05989269

First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested a new way of reporting lab results for lung infections in patients on breathing machines. The goal was to see if it would help doctors avoid prescribing antibiotics when they aren't needed. The study involved 161 adults in intensive care units. Researchers compared standard lab reports to a modified version that highlighted when patients didn't meet infection criteria.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • University of Maryland

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States

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