Improving antibiotic use in primary care through telemedicine education
Official title: Clinical and Ecological Impact of a Primary Care Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Based on Telematic Educational Interviews. A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial (TELÉMACO Trial)
Run by Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla · NCT06706583 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seville) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 26, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06706583 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are primary care centers within the reference area of the University Hospital Virgen del Rocío.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients in emergency departments or dental offices may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Previous quasi-experimental studies have shown favorable outcomes for similar educational interventions, but this is the first clinical trial specifically assessing their efficacy.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.