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Automatic vs. As-Needed Follow-Up for Infections (FAAN-C Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Eric Coon, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Utah
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Hospitalization due to a primary diagnosis of pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infection, acute gastroenteritis, or urinary tract infection
Age <18 years at the time of randomization
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 7 days after hospital discharge
Awards & highlights

FAAN-C Trial Summary

This trial looks at whether automatic follow-up after being hospitalized for an infection is more effective than as-needed follow-up.

Who is the study for?
Children under 18 hospitalized for pneumonia, skin infections, gastroenteritis, or urinary tract infection can join. They must speak English or Spanish. Kids with chronic diseases, needing surgery beyond minor procedures, with immune issues, or scheduled follow-ups within a week of discharge cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if automatic follow-up appointments after hospitalization are better than scheduling them only as needed for children recovering from common infections like pneumonia and UTIs.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves follow-up methods rather than medication, there aren't direct side effects. However, the frequency of doctor visits could affect recovery comfort and convenience.

FAAN-C Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I was hospitalized for pneumonia, skin infection, stomach flu, or a UTI.
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I am under 18 years old.

FAAN-C Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~7 days after hospital discharge
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 7 days after hospital discharge for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Hospital readmission
Secondary outcome measures
Child health-related quality of life
Medical interventions
Other outcome measures
Child time
Viral Load result
Communicable Diseases
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FAAN-C Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: As-needed (PRN) post-hospitalization follow-upExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
At hospital discharge, participant receives a recommendation for PRN follow-up. Recommendation informs participant that scheduling a follow-up visit is not needed at discharge and suggests that participant follow symptoms after discharge to decide if a visit is ultimately needed or not.
Group II: Automatic post-hospitalization follow-upActive Control1 Intervention
At hospital discharge, participant receives a recommendation for automatic follow-up. Recommendation instructs participant to schedule a follow-up visit and attend the visit even if symptoms get better.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of UtahLead Sponsor
1,099 Previous Clinical Trials
1,776,048 Total Patients Enrolled
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteOTHER
550 Previous Clinical Trials
29,994,274 Total Patients Enrolled
Eric Coon, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Utah

Media Library

As-needed follow up Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05471908 — N/A
Soft Tissue Infections Research Study Groups: As-needed (PRN) post-hospitalization follow-up, Automatic post-hospitalization follow-up
Soft Tissue Infections Clinical Trial 2023: As-needed follow up Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05471908 — N/A
As-needed follow up 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05471908 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are researchers still recruiting participants for this clinical trial?

"Yes, this is active clinical trial that was originally posted on August 22nd, 2020 and updated October 10th, 2020 according to the website clinicaltrials.gov"

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In how many different research facilities is this experiment being conducted today?

"At the time of writing, this clinical trial has 10 patients. The recruiting locations include Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Packard at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Liberty Campus in Liberty Township. Additionally, there are other centres across the country."

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How many individuals have signed up for this clinical trial thus far?

"That is correct, the trial mentioned is still seeking patients for recruitment. According to the most recent update on clinicaltrials.gov, this study will be looking for 2674 individuals at 10 sites total."

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~1665 spots leftby Feb 2027