This study is looking for children aged 6 months to 17 years who have a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), such as pneumonia, asthma flare-ups, or bronchiolitis. The goal is to reduce how often antibiotics are used inappropriately for these infections, since most are caused by viruses and don't need antibiotics. Researchers are testing two types of decision support tools: ED Clinical Decision Support (CDS-ED) for use in the emergency department, and Transitions Clinical Decision Support (CDS-Tr) for use during a hospital stay. These tools are designed to help doctors make better decisions about when to use antibiotics. The study will measure how much these tools change antibiotic use and whether they affect patient safety over 10 days. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 2800 participants.

Study design

This is a superiority clinical trial that compares new decision support tools to usual care. It involves two stages of randomization, meaning participants are randomly assigned to receive either the new tools or standard care. The study aims to enroll 2800 participants.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 10 days to measure antibiotic use and safety outcomes.

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