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GP training trial aims to curb unnecessary antibiotic use

NCT ID NCT06953804

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Wollongong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two ways to help general practitioners (GPs) use antimicrobial stewardship resources when treating respiratory tract infections. One group gets online training and self-audit tools; the other gets face-to-face support. Researchers will track how often GPs use these resources and ask patients for feedback. The goal is to find the most effective way to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
antimicrobial stewardship training (online modules, self-audit, podcasts, or face-to-face activities)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show the best way to help GPs use antimicrobial stewardship resources, potentially reducing unnecessary antibiotic use for respiratory infections.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. It measures how often doctors use resources, not direct patient outcomes. Results may not apply outside Australia.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Study sites Inclusion Criteria: 1. New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, or Victoria 2. at least two GPs per practice consent to be in the study, 3. that at least one member of practice staff consents to be in the study 4. that a staff member from the site will be available to provide 90 minutes per fortnight of administrative support for the study. There are no exclusion criteria in addition to this. Exclusion Criteria: None Participating doctors and healthcare workers Inclusion criteria: 1\) Working at a participating practice for at least three days a week. Exclusion criteria : None Patients completing patient reported outcome measure survey Inclusion criteria: 1. patients consulted with a participating GP for a RTI, 2. patients re-consulted with a GP or was hospitalized. Exclusion criteria: None Patient reported experience measures survey Inclusion criteria: 1\) patient consulted with a participating GP for an RTI. Exclusion criteria: None Patients participating in interviews as part of the nested case studies Inclusion criteria: 1. consulted with a participating GP for a RTI, 2. completed a patient survey, 3. able to read and speak English Exclusion criteria: None

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

respiratory tract infectious disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Respiratory tract infections (RTI) The use of antimicrobial stewardship in in general practice (family medicine)

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    4 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

  2. The official record

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  3. A doctor treating you

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bond University

    RECRUITING

    Gold Coast, Queensland, 4226, Australia

  • Monash University

    RECRUITING

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3800, Australia

  • University of Tasmania

    RECRUITING

    Hobart, Tasmania, 7005, Australia

  • University of Wollogongong

    RECRUITING

    Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia

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