Collecting data on antibiotic use in dogs and cats
Automated Data Collection on Antimicrobial Use in Dogs and Cats in a Tertiary Hospital and Private Practices
['FUNDING_U01'] · NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH · NIH-10907580
This study is looking to help veterinarians better understand how they use antibiotics for dogs and cats by creating an easy-to-use digital system that collects information from their records, so they can improve antibiotic use without any extra work.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RALEIGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10907580 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the understanding of how veterinarians use antibiotics in dogs and cats by creating a digital system that automatically collects data from veterinary practices. By utilizing existing electronic practice information management systems, the project will gather information on antimicrobial use without requiring extra effort from veterinarians. The system will analyze electronic medical records using advanced techniques like natural language processing to identify patient diagnoses. This initiative seeks to establish a nationwide surveillance system to monitor and improve antibiotic use in companion animals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include dogs and cats receiving veterinary care in participating practices across the United States.
Not a fit: Patients not receiving veterinary care or those in practices not participating in the data collection will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better antibiotic stewardship in veterinary medicine, ultimately reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using digital surveillance for antimicrobial use is innovative, similar methodologies have shown promise in other fields, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
RALEIGH, UNITED STATES
- NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH — RALEIGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LANZAS, CRISTINA — NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH
- Study coordinator: LANZAS, CRISTINA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.