Improving how patients use antibiotics in outpatient care
Official title: Patient-Centered Stewardship to Improve Antibiotic Use in Ambulatory Care
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10928220 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help people who often misuse antibiotics by talking to them and finding out why they do it, so we can come up with better ways to encourage smarter use of these medications and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $495,487 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS029328-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928220 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who frequently use antibiotics inappropriately, including both adults and children.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use antibiotics or those who use them appropriately may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the issue of antibiotic overuse, which can lead to adverse effects and antibiotic resistance. By focusing on patient-centered stewardship, the project will engage directly with patients who frequently misuse antibiotics, using behavioral nudges and communication strategies. The research will include controlled cohort studies and qualitative interviews to understand the factors influencing patients' antibiotic use. Ultimately, the goal is to develop effective interventions that can be implemented outside of clinical visits to improve antibiotic prescribing practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer antibiotic use among patients, reducing the risk of adverse effects and antibiotic resistance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown some success in improving antibiotic prescribing through clinician-focused interventions, but this approach is novel in its direct engagement with patients.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Linder, Jeffrey a. — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Linder, Jeffrey a.
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.