Hospital antibiotic programs under the microscope: which strategy works best?
NCT ID NCT02814877
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examined different programs aimed at improving how antibiotics are prescribed in French hospitals. Researchers looked at 27 hospitals to map existing strategies, measure how well doctors follow advice, and compare costs versus effectiveness. The goal is to find the most efficient way to fight antimicrobial resistance without wasting resources.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the most efficient and cost-effective ways to improve antibiotic prescribing in hospitals, helping to slow antimicrobial resistance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study in 27 French hospitals, so results may not apply elsewhere. It measures strategies and adherence, not direct patient outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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27 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2016
- Finished
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Dec 2017
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
healthcare facilities
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * French hospitals (acute care) selected Exclusion Criteria: * None
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Perozziello
Paris, France
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