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New study aims to curb antibiotic overuse for fevers in congo

NCT ID NCT07345286

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study will follow 500 adults and children in the DRC who come to the clinic with a fever. Researchers want to see if using a simple blood test (CRP), a WHO antibiotic guidebook, or electronic decision tools can help doctors prescribe antibiotics more appropriately. The study also tracks what causes the fevers and how patients recover over 21 days.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show how simple tools like a blood test (CRP) and a guideline book can help doctors in the DRC use antibiotics more wisely for fevers.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will describe current practices and test tools, but cannot prove they improve outcomes. Results may not apply to other regions.

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Study facts

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

Participants

About 500 people

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

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

patients with febrile illness presenting at the study site

Ages

2 months and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ongoing fever objectified at presentation, or documented at home or other health center within 24 hours prior to presentation, defined as: axillary or tympanic temperature \> 37.5°C, or oral or rectal temperature \> 38°C. * Opportunity for contact between patient (or designated relative) and study team on days 7, 14 and 21. * Informed consent to participate signed by the patient (adult) or a legally acceptable representative (child or patients whose condition does not allow them to sign informed consent), with the assent of children aged 12 and over, wherever possible. Exclusion Criteria: * Child less than two months old. * Hospitalization of \> 48h in the last 14 days.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malaria

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Biomarkers Febrile illness acute Surveillance

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Renaissance

    RECRUITING

    Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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