Nursing home study to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at ways to lower how often antibiotics are used in nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It aims to make antibiotic use more appropriate while monitoring resident outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Be older than 60 years
- Have a diagnosis of dementia of any type
- Have been in the nursing home for more than 90 days
- Have a cognition/functional impairment level above “none” (CFS greater than 1)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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