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NCT06876259 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Artificial Intelligence Diagnostic Decision Support to Reduce Antimicrobial Prescriptions in Young Children With Colds

A NA study of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) and Upper Respiratory Infection, sponsored by Timothy Shope.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
300
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT06876259 is a NA study of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) and Upper Respiratory Infection that is actively recruiting participants, run by Timothy Shope. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants. The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06876259, a NA study of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) and Upper Respiratory Infection, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Timothy Shope.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
300 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

Ear infections are common in young children with cold symptoms, but they can be difficult to diagnose due to small ear canals, child movement, and limited viewing time. In this study, investigators will take photos of the eardrums of children 6-24 months of age with upper respiratory symptoms. The photos will be reviewed by imaging software enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI app) to determine whether the AI app changes how ear infections are diagnosed and treated. The AI app has undergone rigorous study and was found to be highly accurate; but how using this technology affects the diagnosis and treatment by clinicians has not been studied. This research may help improve diagnostic accuracy for ear infections and ensure antibiotics are prescribed only for those children who have definite ear infections.

Interventions

  • DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Standard Clinical Ear Exam
  • DIAGNOSTIC_TEST AI app ear exam and diagnosis

Study Locations (2)

Pennsylvania

  • Children's Community Pediatrics Brentwood - Pittsburgh
  • Children's Community Pediatrics Castle Shannon - Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 300 participants
Start Date 2025-12-04
Est. Completion 2027-07-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

Timothy Shope

1 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06876259

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06876259 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Timothy Shope, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Acute Otitis Media (AOM) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Standard Clinical Ear Exam is the first listed.

NCT06876259 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06876259 about?

NCT06876259 is a clinical study titled "Artificial Intelligence Diagnostic Decision Support to Reduce Antimicrobial Prescriptions in Young Children With Colds". Ear infections are common in young children with cold symptoms, but they can be difficult to diagnose due to small ear canals, child movement, and limited viewing time. In this study, investigators will take photos of the eardrums of children 6-24 months of age with upper respiratory symptoms. The p...

What is the current status of trial NCT06876259?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2025-12-04. Estimated completion is 2027-07-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06876259 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Acute Otitis Media (AOM), Upper Respiratory Infection.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06876259?

The interventions under investigation include: Standard Clinical Ear Exam (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST), AI app ear exam and diagnosis (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06876259?

This trial is sponsored by Timothy Shope, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06876259 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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