Using a finger-prick test to guide fever care in children
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether a quick finger-prick test that measures C-reactive protein (CRP) can help doctors decide when a feverish child needs antibiotics or further care. It aims to improve how fever is managed in primary care settings.
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Who can take part
- Your child has a fever (temperature ≥ 38°C) and needs a CRP test
- Fever has lasted more than 12 hours for babies ages 3 to 6 months, OR fever has lasted 5 days or more for children over 6 months, OR fever for any duration but the doctor is worried about your child's condition
- Your child does not have signs of a serious infection that need immediate hospital care
- Your child does not have a clear bacterial infection like ear infection or strep throat that is already diagnosed
- Your child is not a premature baby under 1 year old
- Your child does not have a weakened immune system, chronic infection, cancer, autoimmune disease, sickle cell disease, or a central catheter
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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