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Artificial Intelligence Diagnostic Decision Support to Reduce Antimicrobial Prescriptions in Young Children With Colds
Led by Timothy Shope · Updated on 2026-01-07
300
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
82 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
T
Timothy Shope
Lead Sponsor
M
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Artificial Intelligence Diagnostic Decision Support to Reduce Antimicrobial Prescriptions in Young Children With Colds
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 6-24 months
- Presence of upper respiratory infection
You will not qualify if you...
- No upper respiratory infection
- Otorrhea (ear drainage)
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Currently taking antimicrobials
AI-Screening
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Children's Community Pediatrics Brentwood
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15227
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2
Children's Community Pediatrics Castle Shannon
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15234
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Research Team
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Timothy R Shope, MD, MPH
CONTACT
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Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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