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Respiratory DiseaseDARTNCT02943551

Dialogue Around Respiratory Illness Treatment

A study testing Online Tutorial, Webinars and Booster Sessions in people with Respiratory Disease and Acute Respiratory Infection, run by Seattle Children's Hospital at 20 sites in United States.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Unwarranted use of antibiotics for pediatric acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) and use of second-line, broad spectrum antibiotics for bacterial ARTIs has contributed to the rapid development of resistance in many strains of bacteria. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 months to 10 years
What is being tested?
Online Tutorial, Webinars and Booster Sessions
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
2,728 participants
Where
20 sitesUnited States
Study dates
18 Jul 2016to 30 Jun 2020
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 6 months to 10 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Visits to enrolled providers by children aged 6 months to 10 years with an International Classification of Diseases-10 (ICD-10) diagnosis code for AOM, bronchitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, or upper respiratory infection (URI) will be included in the study. Only systemic (oral) antibiotic prescriptions on the same date as the study visit will be included in prescribing measures for each ARTI.

Who cannot join

  • ARTI visits will be excluded from measures of prescribing if there are any competing non-ARTI bacterial diagnoses (e.g. urinary tract infection) or any antibiotic prescriptions during the 30-days prior to the index visit. Visits by children with allergies to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics will be excluded from measures of second-line prescribing.

Trial locations and contacts

20 sites in 1 country.

20 sites in 1 country

United States20 sites
  • A to Z Pediatric & Youth Healthcare

    Addison, Illinois, 60101

  • Advance Preventive Care

    Bradenton, Florida, 34203

  • All Star Pediatrics

    Countryside, Illinois, 60525

  • Plateau Pediatrics

    Crossville, Tennessee, 38555

  • Deerfield

    Deerfield, Illinois, 60015

  • Pediatric Partners of the Southwest

    Durango, Colorado, 81301

  • East End

    East Hampton, New York, 11968

  • Eureka Pediatrics

    Eureka, California, 95503

  • Evanston (Central)

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201

  • Evanston (Davis)

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201

  • Glenview

    Glenview, Illinois, 60026

  • Gurnee

    Gurnee, Illinois, 60031

  • Lincolnwood

    Lincolnwood, Illinois, 60712

  • Paragould Pediatrics

    Paragould, Arkansas, 72450

  • Cornerstone Pediatrics

    Seguin, Texas, 78155

  • Old Orchard

    Skokie, Illinois, 60077

  • Hampton Pediatrics

    Southampton, New York, 11968

  • Vernon Hills

    Vernon Hills, Illinois, 60061

  • Pediatric Medicine of Wallingford

    Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492

  • Plaza Del Lago

    Wilmette, Illinois, 60091

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About this study

Unwarranted use of antibiotics for pediatric acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) and use of second-line, broad spectrum antibiotics for bacterial ARTIs has contributed to the rapid development of resistance in many strains of bacteria. Provider-parent communication during pediatric visits for ARTIs strongly influence antibiotic prescribing rates. The overall goal of this study is to develop and test a distance learning quality improvement (QI) program called Dialogue Around Respiratory Illness Treatment - DART. The DART program aims to improve provider communication practices and treatment decisions during pediatric ARTI visits, with the ultimate goal being to decrease rates of antibiotic prescribing for these illnesses in children.

Read the detailed description

The specific aims of the study are:1) to test the DART program's effectiveness on a) overall antibiotic prescribing rates for all pediatric ARTIs and b) first-line antibiotic prescribing rates for bacterial ARTIs (acute otitis media, Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis, and sinusitis), 2) to test the DART program's effectiveness in changing providers' communication practices during ARTI visits, 3) to determine visit-specific satisfaction levels for parents of children seen by study providers and assess how satisfaction changes as a function of exposure to the DART program, and 4) to assess the cost of implementing the DART program and its impact on health care expenditures.

To accomplish these aims, we propose a quasi-experimental study utilizing a stepped wedge design. In collaboration with two practice-based research networks: the electronic Pediatric Research in Office Settings (ePROS) network and the NorthShore Pediatric network, we will recruit 20 practices to participate. Over a 20 month period, the intervention will be sequentially deployed to 4 groups of practices (5 practices/group). Each practice will function as part of the control group until they receive the intervention. The DART program's effectiveness will be assessed by examining provider antibiotic prescribing rates for ARTIs (both overall and first-line), communication practices, and parent satisfaction both pre- and post-intervention exposure using survey and electronic health record data. If the DART program is effective for both reducing ARTI antibiotic prescribing to levels consistent with bacterial prevalence rates and increasing use of first-line antibiotics for bacterial ARTIs, we will have an innovative, highly disseminable QI intervention program to further address this critical public health problem.

Being tested
Online Tutorial, Webinars, Booster Sessions, Feedback Reports, Parent Survey
Keywords
Pediatrics, Respiratory disease, antibiotic use
Medical subject headings
Respiration Disorders, Respiratory Tract Infections

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Online TutorialOther

    For each group of practices, during the first month of intervention participation, study staff at Seattle Children's Research Institute will send each participating provider within a group/wedge, via email, a password to access the online tutorial. Participants will be asked to view the 40-minute tutorial at a time that is convenient for them but prior to the first webinar. Investigators will be able to track whether and how often participants access the online tutorial as a measure of engagement in the intervention. PROS will follow up, via email or phone, with providers who have not completed the tutorial within a three week timeframe.

  • WebinarsOther

    The first webinar, focused on making appropriate antibiotic choices for bacterial ARTIs, will be held at the beginning of month 2 of intervention participation, and the second webinar, focused on recommended communication practices during visits for ARTIs, will be held at the beginning of month 3 of intervention participation. Due to webinar faculty time constraints, we will establish dates/times for the webinar prior to recruitment. Providers will be given information on webinar dates in both the randomization email, as well as include the dates in the study box letter.

    The webinars will be recorded to facilitate attendance for those who are unable to make the scheduled date/time. Included in the recording will be the presentation and any questions and answers from participants.

  • Booster SessionsOther

    An online link to the first booster video vignette will be sent to practice participants via email at the beginning of month 5 of intervention participation for each group/wedge. The link will lead to a website in which the provider will need to create a user name and password to access the booster videos. Two additional booster vignettes will be made available for viewing at the beginning of months 7 and 9 of intervention participation.

    For each of the three booster sessions, up to three reminders to complete viewing the video vignette will be sent over a 2-week period. The study team will be able to monitor whether participants access and complete the questions at the end of each vignette.

  • Feedback ReportsOther

    During the intervention phase, providers will also receive 6 audit and feedback reports given by parents.

    The first report will have two parts:

    • The first part will focus on the provider's overall antibiotic prescribing rates for all ARTIs (viral and bacterial) and rates of using second-line antibiotics for bacterial ARTIs.
    • The second part will report the rates at which the provider uses the targeted communication practices as well as their average satisfaction scores.
  • Parent SurveyOther

    Throughout the study, parents at participating practice sites will be offered the opportunity to complete a DART Parent Survey after their child's visit.

Study groups in NCT02943551
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ProvidersOtherPhysicians, pediatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants (referred to as providers from here forward) will be recruited from 20 practices, with a maximum of four providers participating from a single practice, for a maximum of 80 providers. Providers will receive an online tutorials, interactive group webinars, simulated booster sessions as well as feedback reports.
Receives: Other: Online Tutorial; Other: Webinars; Other: Booster Sessions; Other: Feedback Reports
ParentsOtherThe number of parents who participate will depend on the number of providers who agree to participate at each of the 20 practices. The total could range from a minimum of 1800 parents to a maximum of 7200 parents. Throughout the study, parents at participating practice sites will be offered the opportunity to complete a DART Parent Survey after their child's visit.
Receives: Other: Parent Survey

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in rates of overall antibiotic prescribing for all ARTI visits

    This outcome will determine whether rates of prescribing antibiotics during pediatric ARTI visits change as a function of the intervention. A baseline period will be compared to periods both during the intervention and post-intervention. For each time-period, the investigators will assess the number of ARTI visits (denominator) where antibiotics were prescribed (numerator).

    Measured: Two years pre-intervention and, on average, a 15-month period during and post intervention

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Change in rates of antibiotic prescribing for viral ARTI

    This outcome will determine whether rates of prescribing antibiotics during pediatric visits for viral ARTI (bronchitis, non-streptococcal pharyngitis, or viral upper respiratory infection) change as a function of the intervention. A baseline period will be compared to periods both during the intervention and post-intervention. For each time-period, the investigators will assess the number of viral ARTI visits (denominator) where antibiotics were prescribed (numerator).

    Measured: Two years pre-intervention and, on average, a 15-month period during and post intervention

  2. Change in rates of antibiotic prescribing for pharyngitis

    This outcome will determine whether rates of prescribing antibiotics during pediatric visits for pharyngitis (both non-streptococcal and streptococcal) change as a function of the intervention. A baseline period will be compared to periods both during the intervention and post-intervention. For each time-period, the investigators will assess the number of visits for pharyngitis (denominator) where antibiotics were prescribed (numerator).

    Measured: Two years pre-intervention and, on average, a 15-month period during and post intervention

  3. Change in second-line prescribing rates for bacterial ARTIs

    These outcomes will determine whether rates of prescribing second-line antibiotics during pediatric visits for streptococcal pharyngitis, sinusitis, and acute otitis media change as a function of the intervention. A baseline period will be compared to periods both during the intervention and post-intervention. For each time-period assessed, the investigators will assess the number of visits for streptococcal pharyngitis, sinusitis, or acute otitis media (denominators) where second-line antibiotics were prescribed (numerators).

    Measured: Two years pre-intervention and, on average, a 15-month period during and post intervention

  4. Use of Combined Negative and Positive Treatment Recommendations

    During exposure to the intervention, provider use of combined negative and positive treatment recommendations will increase during visits for ARTI compared to baseline. Investigators will pool parent survey data and calculate rates of positive and negative treatment recommendations for each eligible visit for each period.

    Measured: On average 6 months pre-intervention and, on average, 9 months during intervention exposure

  5. Use of Contingency plans

    During exposure to the intervention, provider use of contingency plans will increase during visits for ARTI compared to baseline. Investigators will pool parent survey data and calculate rates of contingency plan use for each eligible visit for each period.

    Measured: On average 6 months pre-intervention and, on average, 9 months during intervention exposure

  6. Parent-Reported Satisfaction Scores

    Providers exposed to the intervention will have higher parent-reported visit-specific satisfaction scores during exposure to the intervention compared to baseline. To measure satisfaction the investigators will use an adapted version of the 3-item communication composite and the 1-item global visit satisfaction scale from the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Clinician and Groups (CG-CAHPS®) Survey. The survey items were adapted so that they are addressed to parents of patients rather than patients themselves. Both the 3-item composite and the 1-item global visit satisfaction scale range from 0-100 with higher scores indicating higher levels of satisfaction.

    Measured: On average 6 months pre-intervention and, on average, 9 months during intervention exposure

  7. Cost of intervention implementation

    The cost of implementing the DART intervention and the cost of any resulting utilization changes will be offset by decreased expenditures on antibiotic prescriptions.

    Measured: Two years pre-intervention and, on average, a 15-month period during and post intervention

  8. Change in health provider expenditures due to intervention

    The cost of implementing the DART intervention and the cost of any resulting utilization changes will be offset by decreased expenditures on antibiotic prescriptions.

    Measured: Two years pre-intervention and, on average, a 15-month period during and post intervention

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Oct 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start18 Jul 2016
  3. Primary completion30 May 2020 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2020 (estimated)

Resources

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
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
2,728 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02943551
Sponsor's protocol ID
R01HD084547
Acronym
DART
Status last verified
Jul 2019
First submitted
23 Aug 2016
Last updated
16 Jul 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
Yes: If requested and criteria for receipt are met, data will be shared with investigators outside the DART project team when all planned data collection and analyses are completed. The data shared will be limited to visit-based prescribing rates, patient characteristics, and dummy variables for clinic site (de-identified). No protected health information for study participants will be shared. Data will be provided as a CSV file with a data dictionary defining all variables included in the file. Additional analytic tools will not be provided. Data will be transferred using a secure file transfer protocol.

Publications

  • Mangione-Smith R, Robinson JD, Zhou C, Stout JW, Fiks AG, Shalowitz M, Gerber JS, Burges D, Hedrick B, Warren L, Grundmeier RW, Kronman MP, Shone LP, Steffes J, Wright M, Heritage J. Fidelity evaluation of the dialogue around respiratory illness treatment (DART) program communication training. Patient Educ Couns. 2022 Jul;105(7):2611-2616. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.03.011. Epub 2022 Mar 14.

    PubMed 35341612
  • Kronman MP, Gerber JS, Grundmeier RW, Zhou C, Robinson JD, Heritage J, Stout J, Burges D, Hedrick B, Warren L, Shalowitz M, Shone LP, Steffes J, Wright M, Fiks AG, Mangione-Smith R. Reducing Antibiotic Prescribing in Primary Care for Respiratory Illness. Pediatrics. 2020 Sep;146(3):e20200038. doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-0038. Epub 2020 Aug 3.

    PubMed 32747473

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Online Tutorial, Webinars and Booster Sessions in people with Respiratory Disease and Acute Respiratory Infection, run by Seattle Children's Hospital at 20 sites in United States.

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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jul 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 20 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in rates of overall antibiotic prescribing for all ARTI visits (time frame: Two years pre-intervention and, on average, a 15-month period during and post intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02943551, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 16 Jul 2019.

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