Improving antibiotic use in primary care through telemedicine education
Clinical and Ecological Impact of a Primary Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Based on Telematic Educational Interviews. A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial (TELÉMACO Trial)
This study is testing a new telemedicine education program to see if it helps doctors in primary care prescribe antibiotics more wisely and reduce infections caused by resistant germs.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seville) |
| Trial ID | NCT06706583 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the impact of a telematic educational program aimed at optimizing antibiotic prescriptions in primary care settings. It involves structured interviews between infectious disease experts and family medicine and pediatric specialists, focusing on real cases and analyzing prescriptions. The goal is to enhance the quality of antibiotic use, reduce consumption, improve microbiological testing, and decrease the incidence of community-acquired infections caused by resistant microorganisms. The trial is designed as a cluster randomized study to ensure robust results and minimize bias.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are primary care centers within the reference area of the University Hospital Virgen del Rocío.
Not a fit: Patients in emergency departments or dental offices may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to safer antibiotic prescribing practices and reduced rates of antibiotic resistance in the community.
How similar studies have performed: Previous quasi-experimental studies have shown favorable outcomes for similar educational interventions, but this is the first clinical trial specifically assessing their efficacy.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) Primary Care centres within the reference area of the University Hospital Virgen del Rocío. Exclusion criteria: 1. Emergency departments. 2. Odontology offices. 3. DDD per Health centre less than 5.78
Where this trial is running
Seville
- Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío — Seville, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Clara M Rosso Fernández, MD-PhD
- Email: claram.rosso.sspa@juntadeandalucia.es
- Phone: +34955013414
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.