Extrait

Background and study aims A recent study in the Outpatient Department in Children’s Hospital Nº1, Viet Nam showed that about 85% of outpatients with acute respiratory infections were prescribed antibiotics because more specific (microbiologic) diagnostics usually take too long, and physicians choose to treat all possible treatable diagnoses while waiting for results. Therefore, this study was conducted to collect data that will allow us to make retrospective conclusions on appropriate or inappropriate use of antibiotics, and will help in determining at which pathogen rapid diagnostic tests should be aimed in order to effectively reduce the use of antibiotics by prescribing physicians. Who can participate? Children less than 16 years of age presenting to the Outpatient Department in Children’s Hospital Nº1 with acute respiratory infections, not admitted to the hospital and living in Ho Chi Minh city. What does the study involve? Nose, throat and rectal swabs and blood, stool and urine samples will be collected, along with information on symptoms and antibiotics used. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? All research investigations will be paid for. In addition, there will be a contribution towards the costs of consumables as well as transport for follow up. Where is the study run from? The study is run by researchers at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) – Viet Nam; and Outpatient Department in Children’s Hospital No1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? The study ran from February 2009 to February 2010. Who is funding the study? The Wellcome Trust (UK). Who is the main contact? The Clinical Trials Unit at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit – Viet Nam +84 839241983

Critère d'inclusion

• Acute respiratory infections (ARI)

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• isrctn
• ictrp