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New treatment option for Pharyngitis
Official title Best Assessment of Sore Throat and Antibiotic Prescribing
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06114706
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This project aims to investigate if an organisational change of patient flow away from medical practitioners can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in patients attending with a sore throat as the main complaint.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 6 and older
You may be able to join if
- The patient is contacting/attending PHC centre or Pharmacy presenting with a sore throat as the main complaint.
- Male or female, aged ≥6 years.
- Fluent in Swedish (reading, writing, conversational) (applicable to caregivers/parents/guardians in case of children).
- Mental state such that he or she can understand and give informed consent to participation in the study by signing the Information and Consent Form.
- Provision of signed and dated Informed Consent Form.
You likely can't join if
- The illness episode is classified as potentially complicated or potentially critically ill
- Presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus in a patient first appearing at the PHC in a cluster where the assessment is supposed to be done by the pharmacists. The...
- Patient request to be withdrawn from the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stenungsund, Sweden
- Ulricehamn, Sweden
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, 6 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stenungsund, Sweden; Ulricehamn, Sweden. 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.