N/A
Completed N=149
Trial of Post-Dated Delayed Antibiotic Prescriptions
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02732847 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
149
Serious AEs
—
Results posted
May 2021
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Participants That Filled a Prescription in 20 Days — 16; 16 Participants — p=0.924
Summary
Delayed prescriptions have been shown to lower antibiotic use for upper respiratory tract infections (which are mostly viral).
This trial will test the hypothesis that if the clinician post-dates the delayed prescription by 2 days, rather than dating it on the day the patient is seen, there will be a further drop in the rate of antibiotic use.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Participants That Filled a Prescription in 20 Days |
16; 16 | 0.924 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Adults with an untreated upper respiratory tract infection
- Adults presenting for the first time to a family physician or a nurse practitioner
Exclusion Criteria
- Less that 18 years
- Having a clear indication for antibiotic therapy
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02732847). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.