Stopping antibiotics early versus completing the full course
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Infections, Kidney & urinary, Lungs & breathing, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving antibiotics to children: stopping when symptoms feel better versus finishing all the prescribed doses. Researchers want to see if stopping early is safe and works just as well, which could help reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 and 17 years old
- Your child has one of these infections: skin/soft tissue infection, urinary tract infection, chest/lung infection, or swollen lymph nodes
- Your child was initially treated with IV antibiotics and has now switched to oral antibiotics (tablets or liquid by mouth)
- Your child is able to take antibiotics by mouth without difficulty
- You speak English so the research team can communicate with you
- Your child does not have a weakened immune system (from cancer treatment or other causes)
Quick eligibility check
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