CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Focused Lung Ultrasonography on Antibiotic Prescribing in General Practice

Denmark391 participantsStarted 2023-11-03

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to determine if adults presenting with symptoms of an acute lower respiratory tract infection in general practice where the general practitioner suspects CAP, who have FLUS performed as an addition to usual care, have antibiotics prescribed less frequent compared to those given usual care only.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Age ≥ 18 years.
✓. Acute cough (\< 21 days).
✓. At least one other symptom of acute lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI).
✓. The general practitioner suspects a bacterial community-acquired pneumonia.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Previous antibiotic treatment for the current episode of acute LRTI.
✕. The patient is not listed with the general practitioner (no medical record available).
✕. The patient is not capable of understanding and signing informed consent.
✕. The patient does not wish to participate in the study.

What they're measuring

Antibiotics prescribed at index consultation

Timeframe: Day 0

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06210282

SponsorAalborg University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-01

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