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Official title Follow-up Automatically vs. As-Needed Comparison (FAAN-C) Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05471908
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Compare the effectiveness of automatic vs as-needed (PRN) post-hospitalization follow-up for children who are hospitalized for common infections.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages up to 18
You may be able to join if
- Age \<18 years at the time of randomization
- Hospitalization due to a primary diagnosis of pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infection, acute gastroenteritis, or urinary tract infection.
- Parent speaks English or Spanish.
You likely can't join if
- Presence of a comorbid disease that is both chronic and complex
- Principal disease required surgical intervention (beyond superficial incision and drainage)
- Immunodeficiency
- A well-child check-up or post-hospitalization follow-up visit is already scheduled within 7 days of hospital discharge
- Parent or participant strongly prefers PRN or automatic follow-up
- A medical provider feels strongly that a post-hospitalization follow-up visit is needed within 7 days of hospital discharge
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age \<18 years at the time of randomization
- Hospitalization due to a primary diagnosis of pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infection, acute gastroenteritis, or urinary tract infection.
- Parent speaks English or Spanish.
- Presence of a comorbid disease that is both chronic and complex
- Principal disease required surgical intervention (beyond superficial incision and drainage)
- Immunodeficiency
- A well-child check-up or post-hospitalization follow-up visit is already scheduled within 7 days of hospital discharge
- Parent or participant strongly prefers PRN or automatic follow-up
- A medical provider feels strongly that a post-hospitalization follow-up visit is needed within 7 days of hospital discharge
- Sibling concurrently hospitalized
- Unable to identify a clinic where the participant would receive any needed post-hospitalization follow-up
- Diagnosis of pneumonia complicated by: o Receiving a chest tube
- Diagnosis of urinary tract infection complicated by:
- History of neurogenic bladder or urologic surgery
- Renal imaging anticipated within 7 days of hospital discharge
- Renal abscess
- Diagnosis of skin and soft tissue infection complicated by:
- Chronic wound
- Postoperative infection
- Predisposition to poor wound healing
- Discharging with a drain in place
- Complicated by necrotizing fasciitis or toxic shock syndrome
- Diagnosis of gastroenteritis complicated by:
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Mountain View, California, United States
- Palo Alto, California, United States
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
- Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Liberty Township, Ohio, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Lehi, Utah, United States
- Riverton, Utah, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, up to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Mountain View, California, United States; Palo Alto, California, United States; St Louis, Missouri, United States; Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States and 7 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.