What is the effect of alternative graphical displays used to present the benefits of antibiotics for sore throat on decisions about whether to use them?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN58507086

Enrollment

3000

Registered

2007-05-04

Start date

2004-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Sore throat (hypothetical scenario) Ear, Nose and Throat Acute pharyngitis

Interventions

Presentations of graphical displays showing evidence of penicillin's effect on sore throat.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Fluency in Norwegian and at least 18 years of age.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous participation in this trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Hypothetical treatment decision to take or not to take penicillin.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Understanding of and satisfaction with information, and preferred graphical display.	—

Countries

Norway

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 2, 2026