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Behavioral Intervention

Behavioral Economics Strategies for Antibiotic Duration in Skin Infections (SSTIBE Trial)

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Led By Kali Broussard, MD

Research Sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Diagnosis codes A46 (cellulitis), L03 (cellulitis and acute lymphangitis), J34 or L02 (abscess, furuncle), or L01 (impetigo) AND those who received a prescription for an enteral antibiotic

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 months

Awards & highlights

SSTIBE Trial Summary

This trial will study whether a package of behavioral economics strategies can alter clinician behavior regarding antibiotic prescription duration for skin and soft tissue infection.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital primary care clinics with certain skin and soft tissue infections (like cellulitis, abscesses, or impetigo) who have been prescribed oral antibiotics. It excludes very young infants, those with specific conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa, bites from animals or humans, foreign body-related infections, burns, or weakened immune systems.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if using behavioral economics strategies can change how doctors prescribe antibiotics for skin and soft tissue infections compared to just educating them. The focus is on reducing the duration of antibiotic use without compromising treatment effectiveness.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on prescription behaviors rather than a new medication, side effects are not the main concern; however typical antibiotic side effects may include stomach upset, diarrhea, allergic reactions and in some cases yeast infections.

SSTIBE Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with a skin infection and prescribed antibiotics.

SSTIBE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Rate of short antibiotics

SSTIBE Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Intervention clinics receiving fully functional Epic order panel with set default [short] duration by diagnosis: for cellulitis and drained abscess, 5 days. For impetigo and undrained abscess, 7 days.

Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Control clinics receiving basic Epic order panel with antibiotic doses by diagnosis but duration free text (must be entered manually by clinician prescriber).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nationwide Children's HospitalLead Sponsor

341 Previous Clinical Trials

5,220,405 Total Patients Enrolled

Kali Broussard, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNationwide Children's Hospital

Joshua Watson, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNationwide Children's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this research endeavor permit people of over two decades in age to participate?

"Participants must be in the age range between 3 months and 99 years old to join this research initiative."

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Are volunteers being accepted to partake in this medical experiment?

"Yes, the data provided on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this experiment is presently recruiting participants. This investigation was first announced on November 1st 2021 and revised most recently on July 29th 2022; requiring a total of 98 patients from one medical site."

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Might I be a valid candidate for this medical trial?

"Individuals hoping to qualify for this research must demonstrate an aptitude in behavioral economics, and have ages ranging from 3 Months to 99. At the moment, the clinical trial seeks about 98 suitable candidates."

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What is the current size of this research effort?

"Affirmative. According to information on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is actively recruiting for 98 participants at one site. The trial was first posted on November 1st 2021 and its latest update was July 29th 2022."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Decreasing Antibiotic Duration for Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Using Behavioral Economics in Primary Care

Joshua Watson 2021. "Decreasing Antibiotic Duration for Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Using Behavioral Economics in Primary Care". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05226260.