PCOT for Outpatients With Acute Respiratory Tract Infection at Risk of Severe Disease in Primary Healthcare

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

point-of-care multiplex PCR test: community health care center in intervention group were provided with point-of-care multiplex PCR test (POCT) plus routine test. POCT testing was recommended for all enrolled patients presenting with acute respiratory infections who meet the predefined inclusion criteria. The therapeutic interventions were determined by health-care workers on the basis of POCT result, clinical assessment and guideline.

Study summary

This study aims to evaluate the clinical value of point-of-care multiplex PCR testing (POCT) in guiding early diagnosis and target treatment for acute respiratory infections in primary healthcare settings.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• The incidence rates of respiratory failure and hospitalization — within 14 days after the diagnosis of acute respiratory infection

Trial sites (1)

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