A study to assess novel approaches to antibiotic prescription for sore throat

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN86621457

Enrollment

3714

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1994-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Infection and infestations: Common cold Infections and Infestations Common cold

Interventions

1. Antibiotics and instructions to finish courses (Penicillin V or Erythromycin) 2. Advice alone (re symptom control/antibiotic efficacy/natural history/patient concerns) 3. Advice plus offering the p

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Duration of symptoms, satisfaction and compliance	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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