Non-Prescription Drug MisuseNCT06317415
Intervention on Non-prescription Antibiotic Use Among the Public
A study testing WeChat-based health education on antibiotic use and Regular public health education in people with Non-Prescription Drug Misuse and Antibiotic Use, run by Huazhong University of Science and Technology at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of health education int led by community health workers for non-prescription antibiotic use among the public. In this two arm cluster randomised trial, In this two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial, 22 communities were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Non-Prescription Drug Misuse, Antibiotic Use
- What is being tested?
- WeChat-based health education on antibiotic use and Regular public health education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 1,550 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2023to 1 Mar 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 18 and 75 years old;
- Local residents (residing for more than 6 months) with no plans for employment, study, or relocation in the next six months;
- Having normal cognitive, comprehension, and independent communication abilities, and voluntarily participating in this study;
- Able to use WeChat independently or with guidance from family members.
Who cannot join
- Unable to comprehend the purpose of the survey, unwilling to cooperate, or lacking willingness to provide honest answers to questions;
- Illiterate, severely physically disabled, or lacking necessary comprehension abilities;
- Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.;
- Individuals with autoimmune diseases or hereditary diseases affecting the use of common medications;
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Health Education on Non-prescription Antibiotic Use Among the Public: a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of health education int led by community health workers for non-prescription antibiotic use among the public. In this two arm cluster randomised trial, In this two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial, 22 communities were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to intervention and control groups. In the intervention group, family doctors will conduct WeChat-based health education on responsible use of antibiotic for the participants. In the control group, only routine public health education will be provided without any involvement in antibiotic use. The primary outcome is the incidence of antibiotic use without prescription in the past month.
- Conditions
- Non-Prescription Drug Misuse, Antibiotic Use
- Being tested
- WeChat-based health education on antibiotic use, Regular public health education
- Keywords
- Cluster randomized trial, Non-prescription, antibiotic
- Medical subject headings
- Drug Misuse
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
WeChat-based health education on antibiotic useBehavioural
Health education based on the WeChat platform includes popular science articles on WeChat public Platform and health education videos.
Regular public health educationBehavioural
Health education information on the prevention and control of common chronic diseases
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: WeChat-based health education on antibiotic use |
| control group | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Regular public health education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Rate of non-prescription antibiotic use among the public
Rate of Antibiotic use without prescription in the past month measured by self-designed questionnaire。
Measured: within one month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Mar 2024
- Study start1 Apr 2023
- Primary completion31 Dec 2023
- Study completion1 Mar 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Non-Prescription Drug MisuseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 1,550 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Fuyong People's Hospital, Bao 'an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Xiaoxv Yin, PhD, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Investigators
- Xiaoxv Yin, Principal investigator, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06317415
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HuazhongU20240312
- Status last verified
- Mar 2024
- First submitted
- 12 Mar 2024
- Last updated
- 20 Mar 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Mar 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Health Education on Non-prescription Antibiotic Use Among the Public: a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06317415
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HuazhongU20240312
- Conditions
- Non-Prescription Drug Misuse, Antibiotic Use
- Keywords
- Cluster randomized trial, Non-prescription, antibiotic
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,550 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Fuyong People's Hospital, Bao 'an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of health education int led by community health workers for non-prescription antibiotic use among the public. In this two arm cluster randomised trial, In this two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial, 22 communities were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to intervention and control groups. In the intervention group, family doctors will conduct WeChat-based health education on responsible use of antibiotic for the participants. In the control group, only routine public health education will be provided without any involvement in antibiotic use. The primary outcome is the incidence of antibiotic use without prescription in the past month.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group | Experimental | Behavioral: WeChat-based health education on antibiotic use |
| control group | Placebo comparator | Behavioral: Regular public health education |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged between 18 and 75 years old;
- Local residents (residing for more than 6 months) with no plans for employment, study, or relocation in the next six months;
- Having normal cognitive, comprehension, and independent communication abilities, and voluntarily participating in this study;
- Able to use WeChat independently or with guidance from family members.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Unable to comprehend the purpose of the survey, unwilling to cooperate, or lacking willingness to provide honest answers to questions;
- Illiterate, severely physically disabled, or lacking necessary comprehension abilities;
- Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.;
- Individuals with autoimmune diseases or hereditary diseases affecting the use of common medications;
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| WeChat-based health education on antibiotic useHealth education based on the WeChat platform includes popular science articles on WeChat public Platform and health education videos. | Behavioural | Intervention group |
| Regular public health educationHealth education information on the prevention and control of common chronic diseases | Behavioural | control group |
Primary outcome
Rate of non-prescription antibiotic use among the public
Time frame: within one month
Rate of Antibiotic use without prescription in the past month measured by self-designed questionnaire。
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Mar 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Xiaoxv Yin principal investigator
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing WeChat-based health education on antibiotic use and Regular public health education in people with Non-Prescription Drug Misuse and Antibiotic Use, run by Huazhong University of Science and Technology at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Rate of non-prescription antibiotic use among the public (time frame: within one month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Mar 2024.