InfectionsSANTNCT01054677
Swedish Antibiotic Nursing Home Trial
A study testing Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribing in people with Infections and Urinary Tract Infections, run by Karolinska Institutet.
Trial summary
Main aim and objective The aim was to present the treatment of infectious diseases in elderly, especially in nursing homes and further to evaluate the effect of an intervention package aiming at improving treatment with antibiotics in Swedish nursing homes Specific objectives Present the treatment patterns regarding… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Infections, Urinary Tract Infections
- What is being tested?
- Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribing
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- nursing homes where residents have a common dining room and staff, and a self-assessed stable staff situation
Who cannot join
- specialised nursing homes or wards (e.g. oncology wards)
About this study
Main aim and objective
The aim was to present the treatment of infectious diseases in elderly, especially in nursing homes and further to evaluate the effect of an intervention package aiming at improving treatment with antibiotics in Swedish nursing homes
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Specific objectives
- Present the treatment patterns regarding infectious diseases, including gender aspects in elderly, especially in nursing homes.
- Through focus group discussions elucidate the decision making process in nursing homes and target the intervention.
- Based on the above information develop an educational intervention to contribute to the improvement of the prescribing of antibiotics in nursing homes
- Evaluate the effect of the intervention on quality of prescribing, knowledge and attitudes in relation to available guidelines
- Conditions
- Infections, Urinary Tract Infections
- Being tested
- Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribing
- Keywords
- Infections in nursing homes, especially urinary tract infections
- Medical subject headings
- Infections, Urinary Tract Infections
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribingBehavioural
Small educational group sessions with nurses and physicians, feedback on prescribing, presentation of guidelines and written materials
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribing | Experimental | The participants in this group received an educational intervention. Receives: Behavioral: Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribing |
| No educational intervention | No intervention | The participants in this group did not receive the educational intervention |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jan 2010 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for InfectionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Karolinska InstitutetThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The national corporation of Swedish pharmacies, Apoteket AB
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01054677
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- dnr 03-070
- Acronym
- SANT
- Status last verified
- May 2003
- First submitted
- 21 Jan 2010
- Last updated
- 22 Jan 2010
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jan 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Swedish Antibiotic Nursing Home Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01054677
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SANT / dnr 03-070
- Conditions
- Infections, Urinary Tract Infections
- Keywords
- Infections in nursing homes, especially urinary tract infections
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- Karolinska InstitutetUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The national corporation of Swedish pharmacies, Apoteket AB
- First posted
- 22 Jan 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Main aim and objective
The aim was to present the treatment of infectious diseases in elderly, especially in nursing homes and further to evaluate the effect of an intervention package aiming at improving treatment with antibiotics in Swedish nursing homes
Specific objectives
- Present the treatment patterns regarding infectious diseases, including gender aspects in elderly, especially in nursing homes.
- Through focus group discussions elucidate the decision making process in nursing homes and target the intervention.
- Based on the above information develop an educational intervention to contribute to the improvement of the prescribing of antibiotics in nursing homes
- Evaluate the effect of the intervention on quality of prescribing, knowledge and attitudes in relation to available guidelines
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribing | Experimental | Behavioral: Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribingThe participants in this group received an educational intervention. |
| No educational intervention | No intervention | –The participants in this group did not receive the educational intervention |
Who may qualify
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- nursing homes where residents have a common dining room and staff, and a self-assessed stable staff situation
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- specialised nursing homes or wards (e.g. oncology wards)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribingSmall educational group sessions with nurses and physicians, feedback on prescribing, presentation of guidelines and written materials | Behavioural | Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribing |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Jan 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Educational intervention on antibiotic prescribing in people with Infections and Urinary Tract Infections, run by Karolinska Institutet.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jan 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jan 2010.