Observing antibiotic use in children with pneumonia

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to document the rate of antibiotic prescriptions in children hospitalized for community-acquired pneumonia at a pediatric department known for its restrictive antibiotic prescribing practices. It will assess how physicians make decisions regarding antibiotic use and will also evaluate parental satisfaction with the treatment process. Data will be collected on the severity of the disease, medical complications, and the frequency of factors influencing antibiotic decisions. Parents will be contacted four weeks post-discharge to gather information on any recurrence or readmission.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Hospital admission at the pediatric department of the Filderklinik or at the pediatric department of the Herdecke Community Hospital
* Admission diagnosis pneumonia or pneumonia diagnosis within 48 hours of admission
* Written informed consent by care giver
* All inclusion criteria have to be fulfilled

Exclusion Criteria:

* Insufficient knowledge of German to understand the written patient information and questionnaire

Where it's running

• Die Filderklinik
  Filderstadt, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Recruiting
• Herdecke Community Hospital
  Herdecke, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jan Vagedes, Dr — Arcim Institute
• Study coordinator: Jan Vagedes, Dr
• Email: j.vagedes@arcim-institute.de
• Phone: +49 711 7703

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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.