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
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Onset time\<=7 days;
2. First visit;
3. Age\>=18 years old;
4. Patients with acute upper respiratory tract infection with severe high-risk factors, or patients with acute lower respiratory tract infection;
5. The condition is allowed to be treated in an outpatient clinic;
6. Signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. The doctor judges that the disease is serious and requires hospitalization;
2. New unclear consciousness;
3. Respiratory rate\>=30 beats/min;
4. Hypoxemia or respiratory failure;
5. Heart rate\> 125 beats/min;
6. Systolic blood pressure \< 90 or diastolic blood pressure \< 60 mmHg;
7. Known active tuberculosis;
8. Pregnant and lactating women;
9. Have participated in this study within 90 days;
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)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Xincheng District Hospital, Hohhot; Genghis Khan Community Health Service Center; East Street & West Street Sub-district Community Health Service Center; East Yingxin Road Community Health Service Center and so on
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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