Prophylactic antibiotics to prevent recurrent lower respiratory tract infections in children with neurological impairment (PARROT) study [ 2018 - 2023 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Anne Chang (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Ian Masters ,  Dr Adrienne Harvey ,  Dr Gabrielle Mccallum ,  Prof Dinah Reddihough
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Brief description We plan a randomised controlled trial to determine if 12 months of a type of antibiotics (compared to placebo) reduces hospitalisations in children with neurological impairment. Currently this group of children are recurrently hospitalised and some doctors use long term antibiotics but there is no high level evidence for this practice. The study will be undertaken in the UK and Australia and involve 474 children. The study will lead to better clinical care and inform guidelines.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,210,224.93

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes NHMRC-NIHR Collaborative Research Grant