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New digital tool aims to curb antibiotic overuse in belgian Doctor's offices
NCT ID NCT07347015
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a digital tool that gives doctors real-time, guideline-based advice on prescribing antibiotics. About 48 general practices in Belgium will use the tool during patient visits. The goal is to see if it reduces unnecessary antibiotic use and helps fight antibiotic resistance.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 48 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * General practices in Belgium using compatible EHR systems. * Willingness to use and activate the PSS by giving consent. * Agreement to participate in the study, provided signed informed consent form is in place. Exclusion Criteria: * Practices using an EHR system that solely allows a single sign-on to the standalone PSS. * Practices already using a similar PSS or participating in overlapping projects.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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GPs associated with KU Leuven
RECRUITINGLeuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium
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