Rapid stool test could speed up treatment for sick kids
NCT ID NCT07280624
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a fast PCR test on stool samples can help doctors make better treatment decisions for children with stomach symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, or belly pain. About 526 children visiting the emergency room will be randomly assigned to get either immediate test results or delayed results. The goal is to see if quick results lead to more targeted antibiotic use and better follow-up care.
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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 526 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Up to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Child or adolescent \< 16 years of age * Visiting pediatric ED * Presence of gastrointestinal symptom or symptoms (diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain) Exclusion Criteria: * Need of cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the ED * Need of immediate transfer to the intensive care unit * Hemato-oncological disease * Severe immunosuppression * Bloody diarrhea * Clinical suspicion of typhoid/paratyphoid fever
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