Improving Communication During Pediatric Visits for Acute Respiratory Illness (NCT01168778) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improving Communication During Pediatric Visits for Acute Respiratory Illness
1,313 participantsStarted 2007-09
Plain-language summary
The excessive use of outpatient antibiotics in the pediatric population has contributed to the rapid development of resistance in many strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Research has shown that community-based interventions may have a modest impact on reducing the injudicious use of antibiotics in children. However, since the actual prescribing of antibiotics is done by physicians and research has shown that physician-parent communication patterns during pediatric visits for acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) strongly influence antibiotic prescription rate, it is crucial to develop effective interventions aimed specifically at them.
The overall goal of this study is to improve physician-parent communication patterns during visits for pediatric ARTI and, ultimately, to decrease rates of antibiotic prescribing for these illnesses in children.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Parents: the parent must present with a child between the ages of 6 months and 10 years old, who has not received antibiotics for any reason in the prior two weeks and who has any of the following symptoms: cough, runny nose/congestion, sore throat, ear pain, or ear tugging. Parents must be able to read English or Spanish; the visit must occur during one of the three data collection periods for the participating physician; and parents must have not previously participated in teh study.
* Physicians: physician must be a member of Puget Sound Pediatric research Network (PSPRN).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Parents: parents who are 18 years of age or less
* Physicians: physicians who are not members of PSPRN
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Effectiveness of intervention in changing physician communication behaviors