Pediatric and Ambulatory Research in Infectious Diseases
This study, called 'Pediatric and Ambulatory Research in Infectious Diseases', is creating a special network of children's doctors (pediatricians) in France. The main goal is to improve how we understand and track common childhood infections, such as ear infections, chest infections, flu, and tummy bugs. Doctors in this network receive extra training and use specific computer software to record information about their young patients. They also use quick tests, like those done in the doctor's office, to help diagnose illnesses. By collecting this information in a structured way from children under 16, researchers hope to learn more about how these infections spread and affect children, ultimately leading to better care for them.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Imagine a group of children's doctors working together to keep a close eye on common illnesses like colds, flu, and ear infections. That's a bit like what this 'Pediatric and Ambulatory Research in Infectious Diseases' (PARI) study is all about. It's setting up a special network of doctors in France who look after children. The aim is to understand more about how these infections affect children under 16.
To make sure everyone is on the same page, the doctors in this network get special training. This helps them identify different infections and use quick tests in their surgeries. They also use a specific computer programme to record all the details about their young patients' illnesses. This means they can collect lots of information in a consistent way, which is really helpful for researchers.
By gathering all this information, researchers hope to learn patterns about how infectious diseases spread in children, which ones are most common, and how they are diagnosed. This knowledge can then help improve how we treat and prevent these illnesses in the future, ultimately leading to better health for children.
Key takeaways
- The study helps doctors understand common childhood infections better.
- It involves children under 16 who visit participating doctors in France.
- No extra visits or special treatments are needed for your child.
- Doctors use special training and computer tools to gather information.
- The goal is to improve care for children with infections in the future.
Who may be eligible?
This study is looking for children under 16 years old who have certain common infections. Specifically, if a child has been diagnosed with a sore throat, ear infection, pneumonia (a type of lung infection), flu, bronchiolitis (a chest infection often in babies), chickenpox, or a tummy bug, they might be included.
For a child to be part of this study, their pediatrician (children's doctor) must be one of the doctors participating in the PARI network. This means the doctor needs to be using a specific computer system called 'Axi5-Infansoft' to record the child's medical information.
Children cannot take part if their parents don't give permission. There aren't any other reasons listed why a child *couldn't* join, as long as they meet the age and illness criteria and their doctor is part of the network.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Is your child under 16 years old?
- Does your child have a common infection like a cold, flu, ear infection, or tummy bug?
- Is your child's doctor part of the specific research network in France?
- Are you happy for your child's routine medical information to be used anonymously for research?
- Are you able to provide consent for your child to participate?
What does participation involve?
If a child takes part in this study, it simply means that their children's doctor, who is part of the research network, will be recording information about their illness in a specific way using their usual computer system. The child will attend their normal doctor's appointments as they usually would when they are unwell. There are no extra visits or special tests for the child and they won't be given any experimental medicines as part of the study. The study involves their doctor using specific rapid tests and writing down information about their illness, diagnosis, and treatment in their computer records. This information is then used by the researchers in an anonymous way to understand childhood infections better. There is no set "total duration" for a child's involvement; it's simply that their illness data, if they meet the criteria, will be included.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- AFPAVerified postcodeCréteil, France· Recruiting
Common questions
What is this study trying to find out?
It's trying to learn more about common infections in children, like colds, flu, and tummy bugs, by collecting information from children's doctors.
Will my child get any special treatment if they join?
No, your child will receive their normal medical care from their doctor, just as they normally would.
Do we have to go to extra appointments?
No, there are no extra appointments required for this study. It all happens during your child's regular visits to their doctor.
Is my child being given new medicine?
No, the study doesn't involve giving any new or experimental medicines. Your child's doctor will prescribe medication as they usually would.
How is my child's privacy protected?
The information collected from your child's records is used for research in a way that protects their identity, so it won't be linked directly back to them when shared for research.
How to find out more
Corinne LEVY, MD
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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