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NCT00552838 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Impact of an Antimicrobial Utilization Program on Antimicrobial Use
A NA study of Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 785
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00552838 is a NA study of Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices that has completed, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 785 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT00552838, a NA study of Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices, has completed, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 785 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Multidisciplinary antimicrobial utilization teams (AUT) have been proposed as an effective mechanism for improving antimicrobial use, but data on their efficacy remain limited. The researchers postulated that a multi-disciplinary AUT would improve antimicrobial use in a teaching hospital when compared to the standard of care (no AUT intervention). Design: Randomized-controlled intervention trial. Setting: A 953-bed urban teaching hospital. Patients: Patients admitted to internal medicine ward teams who were prescribed selected antimicrobial agents (piperacillin-tazobactam, levofloxacin, or vancomycin) during the 10month study period. Intervention: Eight internal medicine ward teams were randomized monthly to academic detailing by the AUT while 8 internal medicine ward teams were randomized indication-based prescription of broad spectrum antimicrobials. Measurements: Proportion of appropriate empiric, definitive, and end antimicrobial usage (antimicrobial use from the initiation of therapy until definitive therapy is prescribed).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Academic Detailing by the Antimicrobial Utilization Team (AUT)
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Grady Memorial Hospital - Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 785 participants |
| Start Date | 2002-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2003-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00552838
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00552838 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 785 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Academic Detailing by the Antimicrobial Utilization Team (AUT) is the first listed.
NCT00552838 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00552838 about?
NCT00552838 is a clinical study titled "The Impact of an Antimicrobial Utilization Program on Antimicrobial Use". Multidisciplinary antimicrobial utilization teams (AUT) have been proposed as an effective mechanism for improving antimicrobial use, but data on their efficacy remain limited. The researchers postulated that a multi-disciplinary AUT would improve antimicrobial use in a teaching hospital when compar...
What is the current status of trial NCT00552838?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 785 participants. The study started on 2002-10. Estimated completion is 2003-08.
What conditions does trial NCT00552838 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00552838?
The interventions under investigation include: Academic Detailing by the Antimicrobial Utilization Team (AUT) (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00552838?
This trial is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00552838 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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