Antibiotic PrescriptionNCT04031443
Prescription Pattern and Awareness About Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Resistance
An observational study of Antibiotic Prescription, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
To assess the knowledge of Pediatric dentists regarding the prescription of antibiotics, antibiotic prophylaxis and antibiotic resistance Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Antibiotic Prescription
- How many people
- 378 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 11 Nov 2019to 15 Jun 2020
- Phase
- Observational
- 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
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: dental practitioner who deal with children
Who may be able to join
- Dental practitioner
- Deal with children
Who cannot join
- Undergraduate student
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Prescription Pattern and Awareness About Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Resistance Among Pediatric Dentists (Cross Sectional Study)
To assess the knowledge of Pediatric dentists regarding the prescription of antibiotics, antibiotic prophylaxis and antibiotic resistance
Read the detailed description
Antibiotics commonly are prescribed by dentists, and the uses and abuses of these drugs should be familiar to all practicing clinicians. Antibiotics are used in dentistry for two major reasons: to control oral infection, and to prevent a bacteremia precipitated by dental manipulations from causing severe systemic sequelae.
In recent years, there has been an increasing tendency to reduce the widespread use of antibiotics for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes. This is based, both on increasing scientific evidence and enhanced professional experience. The development of resistant strains of microorganisms, doubt on the efficacy of the proposed prophylactic regimens, possible toxic and adverse reactions to antibiotics and poor compliance by patients and dentists raised questions about risks and benefits.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has published guidelines for antibiotic use, recognizing the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. The guidelines are intended to provide guidance for the proper and judicious use of antibiotic therapy in the treatment of oral conditions in children.
Good knowledge about the indications of antibiotics is the need of the hour in prescribing antibiotics for dental conditions. Dental practitioners should know the protocol to be applied in their patients and should apply the most recent guidelines regarding antibiotic regimen.
- Conditions
- Antibiotic Prescription
- Keywords
- prescription pattern, antibiotic prophylaxis, antibiotic resistance
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The prescription pattern of antibiotics among Pediatric dentists
measured by Questionnaire and the measuring unit is binary yes or no
Measured: 1 month
Secondary outcomes (4)
Most common antibiotic prescribed, duration and dosage
measured by Questionnaire and the measuring unit is open ended questions
Measured: 1 month
Clinical conditions for which antibiotics were prescribed
measured by Questionnaire and the measuring unit is Multiple choice questions
Measured: 1 months
Awareness about antibiotic prophylaxis
measured by Questionnaire and the measuring unit is binary yes or no
Measured: 1 month
Awareness about antibiotic resistance
measured by Questionnaire and the measuring unit is binary yes or no
Measured: 1 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jul 2019
- Study start11 Nov 2019
- Primary completion31 May 2020
- Study completion15 Jun 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Antibiotic PrescriptionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 378 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, marwa aly fouad elchaghaby, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04031443
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- antibiotic prescription
- Status last verified
- Jul 2020
- First submitted
- 22 Jul 2019
- Last updated
- 15 Jul 2020
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jul 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Prescription Pattern and Awareness About Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Resistance Among Pediatric Dentists (Cross Sectional Study)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04031443
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- antibiotic prescription
- Conditions
- Antibiotic Prescription
- Keywords
- prescription pattern, antibiotic prophylaxis, antibiotic resistance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 378 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jun 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Jul 2019 (actual)
- 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.
To assess the knowledge of Pediatric dentists regarding the prescription of antibiotics, antibiotic prophylaxis and antibiotic resistance
Detailed description
Antibiotics commonly are prescribed by dentists, and the uses and abuses of these drugs should be familiar to all practicing clinicians. Antibiotics are used in dentistry for two major reasons: to control oral infection, and to prevent a bacteremia precipitated by dental manipulations from causing severe systemic sequelae.
In recent years, there has been an increasing tendency to reduce the widespread use of antibiotics for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes. This is based, both on increasing scientific evidence and enhanced professional experience. The development of resistant strains of microorganisms, doubt on the efficacy of the proposed prophylactic regimens, possible toxic and adverse reactions to antibiotics and poor compliance by patients and dentists raised questions about risks and benefits.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has published guidelines for antibiotic use, recognizing the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. The guidelines are intended to provide guidance for the proper and judicious use of antibiotic therapy in the treatment of oral conditions in children.
Good knowledge about the indications of antibiotics is the need of the hour in prescribing antibiotics for dental conditions. Dental practitioners should know the protocol to be applied in their patients and should apply the most recent guidelines regarding antibiotic regimen.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- dental practitioner who deal with children
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
The prescription pattern of antibiotics among Pediatric dentists
Time frame: 1 month
measured by Questionnaire and the measuring unit is binary yes or no
4 secondary outcomes
Most common antibiotic prescribed, duration and dosage
Time frame: 1 month
Clinical conditions for which antibiotics were prescribed
Time frame: 1 months
Awareness about antibiotic prophylaxis
Time frame: 1 month
Awareness about antibiotic resistance
Time frame: 1 month
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 15 Jul 2020.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Antibiotic Prescription, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 2 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 15 Jul 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. 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?
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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The prescription pattern of antibiotics among Pediatric dentists (time frame: 1 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 15 Jul 2020.