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Sticker Intervention to Improve Antibiotic Adherence in Urinary Tract Infections: A Pilot Study in Pakistan

Packaging-based visual-storytelling nudge to improve antibiotic adherence in uncomplicated urinary tract infection: a pilot randomized trial in Pakistan

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500111346
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-10-30
Start date
2025-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection

Interventions

Intervention group:Visual storytelling sticker (2.5 × 6 cm) affixed to antibiotic packaging during dispensing, dual panels, Red: Illustrates bacterial resistance due to premature discontinuation, Gree
Control group:Usual dispensing practices

Sponsors

Xi'an Jiaotong University Bahauddin Zakariya University, BZU
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The participants in the current study were adults, physician-confirmed patients with uncomplicated UTIs. The inclusion criteria for the patients were: 1. Physician-confirmed uncomplicated UTI diagnosis 2. Prescribed oral antibiotic therapy (tablets or capsules) 3. Obtained their prescribed medication 4. Willing to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria encompassed 1. Patients with polypharmacy (concurrently using =5 medications), 2. Complicated UTIs (e.g., pyelonephritis, sepsis, or structural abnormalities), 3. Multiple comorbidities, 4. Cognitive impairment 5. Pregnant women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Feasibility;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Adherence - Exploratory Outcome;

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactIltaf Hussain

Xi'an Jiaotong University Bahauddin Zakariya University, BZU

Iltafhussain@stu.xjtu.edu.cn+86 130 0293 7817

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026