Antibiotic Prescribing is the Study Focus (no Condition)SHARENCT06605820
Shared Decision-making and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Secondary Care
An observational study of Antibiotic Prescribing is the Study Focus (no Condition), run by Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust at 2 sites in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
To identify opportunities for antibiotic prescribing shared decision making between patients and prescribers in secondary care. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Antibiotic Prescribing is the Study Focus (no Condition)
- What is being tested?
- None - Interview Only
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 3 Sep 2024to Jul 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: We will use semi-structured interviews with patients and clinicians to address the research question. Patients that have received antibiotics during a recent inpatient stay will be identified using the hospital electronic prescribing system and a letter inviting study participation will be included in their discharge medication pack. Senior prescribing decision makers will be recruited from participating hospitals.
Who may be able to join
- For clinicians:
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- Senior registrar or consultant medical or surgical doctor working at participating hospitals and caring for inpatients.
- Fluent in English.
- For patients:
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
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- Male or Female, aged 16 years or above (no upper age limit).
- Good standard of speaking English and able to read and understand study materials.
- Received antibiotic for treatment of suspected or confirmed bacterial infection during inpatient stay.
Who cannot join
- For clinicians:
- Prescribers not currently caring for inpatients
- For patients:
- Patient who received prophylaxis antibiotics only
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United Kingdom2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LJ
Verity Teague, 01872256429, rcht.sponsor@nhs.net
Neil Powell, Pharmacist
- Recruiting
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Truro, TR1 3LJ
Verity Teague, 01872256429, rcht.sponsor@nhs.net
Stephen Hughes, Pharmacist
About this study
Official title: Shared Decision-making and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Secondary Care: Exploring Opportunities Along the Start Smart Then Focus Patient Pathway
To identify opportunities for antibiotic prescribing shared decision making between patients and prescribers in secondary care.
Read the detailed description
This is a qualitative study with patients and clinicians in secondary care.
We will use semi-structured interviews with patients and clinicians to address the research question. Patients that have received antibiotics during a recent inpatient stay will be identified using the hospital electronic prescribing system and a letter inviting study participation will be included in their discharge medication pack. Senior prescribing decision makers will be recruited from participating hospitals. In total, we hope to carry out up to 50 interviews with patients and clinicians.
- Being tested
- None - Interview Only
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
None - Interview OnlyOther
None - Interview Only
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients | Not described Receives: Other: None - Interview Only | |
| Healthcare workers | Not described Receives: Other: None - Interview Only |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Patient and prescriber views and experiences with shared decision making (SDM) around antibiotic prescribing in secondary care and to identify further opportunities for SDM.
Data will be analysed using thematic analysis
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Sep 2024
- Study start3 Sep 2024
- Primary completionJul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionJul 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Antibiotic Prescribing is the Study Focus (no Condition)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Other
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Oxford
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06605820
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023.RCHT.05
- Acronym
- SHARE
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 18 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 4 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Shared Decision-making and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Secondary Care: Exploring Opportunities Along the Start Smart Then Focus Patient Pathway
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06605820
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SHARE / 2023.RCHT.05
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals TrustUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Oxford
- Study start
- 3 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jul 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Sep 2024 (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 identify opportunities for antibiotic prescribing shared decision making between patients and prescribers in secondary care.
Detailed description
This is a qualitative study with patients and clinicians in secondary care.
We will use semi-structured interviews with patients and clinicians to address the research question. Patients that have received antibiotics during a recent inpatient stay will be identified using the hospital electronic prescribing system and a letter inviting study participation will be included in their discharge medication pack. Senior prescribing decision makers will be recruited from participating hospitals. In total, we hope to carry out up to 50 interviews with patients and clinicians.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients | – | Other: None - Interview Only |
| Healthcare workers | – | Other: None - Interview Only |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- We will use semi-structured interviews with patients and clinicians to address the research question. Patients that have received antibiotics during a recent inpatient stay will be identified using the hospital electronic prescribing system and a letter inviting study participation will be included in their discharge medication pack. Senior prescribing decision makers will be recruited from participating hospitals.
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- Senior registrar or consultant medical or surgical doctor working at participating hospitals and caring for inpatients.
- Fluent in English.
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- Male or Female, aged 16 years or above (no upper age limit).
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- For clinicians:
- Patient who received prophylaxis antibiotics only
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None - Interview OnlyNone - Interview Only | Other | Healthcare workers, Patients |
Primary outcome
Patient and prescriber views and experiences with shared decision making (SDM) around antibiotic prescribing in secondary care and to identify further opportunities for SDM.
Time frame: 1 year
Data will be analysed using thematic analysis
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Jun 2025.
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.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Antibiotic Prescribing is the Study Focus (no Condition), run by Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust at 2 sites in United Kingdom.
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 9 inclusion and 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United Kingdom. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Verity Teague (44 01872256429, rcht.sponsor@nhs.net), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Patient and prescriber views and experiences with shared decision making (SDM) around antibiotic prescribing in secondary care and to identify further opportunities for SDM. (time frame: 1 year). 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 4 Jun 2025.