Simple tools aim to curb antibiotic overuse in kyrgyzstan
NCT ID NCT07261969
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study in Kyrgyzstan is testing whether using a rapid C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test and giving patients an information leaflet can help doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics for respiratory infections like coughs and sore throats. About 1050 adults will be randomly assigned to different groups to see which approach works best and is safe. The goal is to fight antibiotic resistance by only using antibiotics when they are truly needed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- C-reactive protein point-of-care test (CRP-POCT) and patient information leaflets
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple tools like a quick blood test and an information leaflet help doctors avoid unnecessary antibiotics for common respiratory infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study in one country, so results may not apply elsewhere. It focuses on changing prescribing habits, not on a new drug, so the impact is limited to that setting.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 1,050 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 70 years with ARTI according to the attending HCW; * Having at least one of the following respiratory symptoms lasting for less than 2 weeks (with or without a fever): * cough; * shortness of breath; * sore throat; * stuffy nose; * wheezing. * Able and willing to comply with all study requirements. * Able and willing to give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Severely ill and in need of urgent referral where measurement of POCT CRP is not relevant or would delay the process; * Terminally ill patients; * Patients with known immunosuppression or severe chronic disease (HIV, liver failure, kidney failure, history of neoplastic disease, long term systemic steroid use or similar conditions as assessed by the health worker or research team); * Patients who are not able to participate in follow-up procedures (lack of telephone etc.); * Have taken antibiotics within 24 hours before the index consultation; * Pregnant women; * Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Azim Azhybek uulu
RECRUITINGAt-Bashy Village, Naryn Region, 722600, Kyrgyzstan
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Sokuluk Family Medicine Center
RECRUITINGSokuluk Village, Chui Region, 724800, Kyrgyzstan
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