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Tests treatment safety and results for Acute Respiratory Infection
Official title Effectiveness and Implementation of a National Guideline for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections to Reduce Antibiotic Prescribing in Swiss Primary Care
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07396428
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The ImpProGUIDE study aims to find out whether implementing new Swiss national guidelines for acute respiratory infections (ARI) can help to reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care. In Switzerland, most antibiotics are prescribed in outpatient care, and many of these prescriptions may not be needed - especially when infections are caused by viruses, which antibiotics do not treat.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- for quality circles (QCs)
- Willing to participate in a study mainly conducted in French
- Agreeing to participate in evaluation surveys
You likely can't join if
- for QCs\ \- Not having any physician included in the study Inclusion criteria for walk-in clinics
- The clinic offers general practice/primary care medicine consultations, including emergencies
- The clinic includes at least five physicians
- The clinic has an "Admission to practice charged to Swiss compulsory health insurance"
- The clinic plans to still be active in April 2026
- Located in one of the following cantons: Vaud, Geneva, Valais, Fribourg, Jura, Neuchatel, Bern, Ticino.
See the full eligibility criteria
- for quality circles (QCs)
- Willing to participate in a study mainly conducted in French
- Agreeing to participate in evaluation surveys
- for QCs\ \- Not having any physician included in the study Inclusion criteria for walk-in clinics
- The clinic offers general practice/primary care medicine consultations, including emergencies
- The clinic includes at least five physicians
- The clinic has an "Admission to practice charged to Swiss compulsory health insurance"
- The clinic plans to still be active in April 2026
- Located in one of the following cantons: Vaud, Geneva, Valais, Fribourg, Jura, Neuchatel, Bern, Ticino.
- Serving mainly adult patients
- Willing to participate in the study Physicians in QCs fulfilling all of the following inclusion criteria are eligible for the study:
- Registered primary care physicians
- Specialist title in general internal medicine or practicing physician.
- Practicing in one of the following cantons: Vaud, Geneva, Valais, Fribourg, Jura, Neuchatel, Bern, Ticino.
- Participating in a QC or working in an outpatient clinic participating in the study\ .
- Willing to participate in a study mainly conducted in French.
- Agreeing to participate in evaluation surveys and agreeing to be invited to interviews Eligibility criteria for physicians in clinics : \- Having a clinical activity as primary care physician or supervising clinical...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
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, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. 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.