Improving Patient-centered Communication and Antibiotic Use With Information Sheets for Acute Res… (NCT07383350) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Improving Patient-centered Communication and Antibiotic Use With Information Sheets for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections: A Study Protocol
Denmark1,144 participantsStarted 2026-01-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this trial is to investigate if the use of information sheets regarding acute respiratory tract infections will lead to more rational antibiotic prescribing and increase patient-centered communication i Danish general practice.
The main questions to be answered:
* Will the use of information sheets lower antibiotic prescribing.
* Will the use of information sheets increase patient-centered communication.
We will compare use of information sheets in the consultation with patients with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections to usual care (control) to find out if information sheets lower antibiotic prescribing.
Participants will be presented to the information sheets during the consultation regarding symptoms of acute respiratory tract infection.
Participants will fill in a short questionaire regarding patient-centered communication shortly after the consultation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Eligible patients must contact the general practice clinic with symptoms of either acute pharyngotonsillitis, acute rhinosinusitis or acute bronchitis and should be above 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior antibiotic treatment for the current episode of acute respiratory tract infections.
* Urgent need of hospitalization.
* Patients who do not understand Danish.
* Patients not listed within the general practice clinic.
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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Proportion of patients contacting the general practice clinic with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections prescribed antibiotics at initial consultation.
Timeframe: At Initial consultation (day 0)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07383350
SponsorResearch Unit for General Practice in Aalborg