Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 and up

Improving care for patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia through phone consultations

Official title: SAB-Support-Study: Can Checklist-based Phone Calls Improve the Quality of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteraemia (SAB) Management

Run by University Medicine Greifswald · NCT06249451 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing whether phone consultations can help patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia follow treatment guidelines better and improve their care.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment124 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Medicine Greifswald
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Greifswald)
Trial IDNCT06249451 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adult inpatients at the University Medicine Greifswald who are receiving their first diagnosis of SAB during hospitalization.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have a prior diagnosis of SAB before admission or those who are receiving palliative care 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 study aims to enhance adherence to established guidelines for managing Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) by implementing a checklist-based telephone consultation system. The approach involves close monitoring and support for patients diagnosed with SAB during their hospital stay. The study will evaluate the impact of these consultations on clinical outcomes and overall patient care. By focusing on quality improvement, the research seeks to establish effective strategies for managing this serious infection.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to better management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, improving patient outcomes and adherence to treatment guidelines.

How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach is novel, similar studies focusing on guideline adherence and quality improvement in infectious disease management have shown promising results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥ 18 years
* Inpatient treatment at the University Medicine Greifswald university hospital
* First diagnosis of SAB in hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* SAB already known before admission
* Palliative management within 48 hrs after SAB diagnosis
* Death within 48 hrs after SAB diagnosis
* Hospital discharge within 48hrs after SAB diagnosis

Where it's running

  • Greifswald University Medicine
    Greifswald, Germany
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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