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Evaluation of the Effect of Consensus-based Protocols for the Treatment of Minor Ailments
Sponsor: Universidad de Antioquia
Summary
Minor ailments are common, self-limited conditions unrelated to the patient's underlying health problems or adverse effects of their current medications. Minor ailment services are pharmacist-led interventions that provide patients with the most appropriate recommendation when unsure about the medication for a specific minor ailment. It involves advice on nonprescription drugs, non-pharmacological measures, or referral to another health care practitioner. In Colombia, evaluating and implementing this service could optimize nonprescription drugs use and improve minor ailment management in primary health care settings.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of Consensus-based Protocols for the Treatment of Minor Ailments in Drugstores and Pharmacies in Medellin and the Metropolitan Area, Colombia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
900
Start Date
2024-12-04
Completion Date
2025-10
Last Updated
2025-08-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Patient guided and followed by the pharmacist
The Study Coordinating Group will train the pharmacy Staff regarding these protocols. This training will cover both pharmacological and non-pharmacological aspects of MA management. The pharmacological component will emphasize the appropriate selection and safe use of nonprescription drugs, with a focus on identifying potential drug interactions, contraindications, and moderate and serious ADRs. Pharmacy staff will also be equipped with tools to apply proper criteria for referral to a GP when necessary. The staff will be divided into three groups, and every group will have a minimum of two sessions, each one of 4 hours. Additionally, there will be a practical component where simulations of real situations will be conducted. Throughout the 12-month follow-up and intervention period, one of the researchers will be available to receive phone calls to address doubts and concerns about the Consensus-based Protocols.
Locations (1)
Farmacias Pasteur S.A.
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia