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Frequently Asked Questions about PRIVENTWhat if my child is sick between appointments?You can take your child to your local doctor, medical clinic or you can bring them in to the Emergency Department here at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. If your child has a UTI during the study, they will be taken off the trial medication and be given appropriate antibiotics for the infection. If your child develops another infection (ie. not a UTI), your GP can prescribe your child another antibiotic if appropriate. Your child must still continue on the trial medication. Can I stop the trial before the one year is up?The study is voluntary meaning that children can be withdrawn from the study at any stage. Although we do prefer that once you have consented, your participation is expected for the duration of the trial. Is it possible to find out what trial medication my child was given before the one year is up?If there are no further UTI's by the end of the study, you will receive a letter telling you what was in the trial medication. If your child develops a UTI during the study period, you will also be sent a letter telling you what was in the trial medication. It is also possible to find out what was given in rare circumstances of medical interest. What results do you have so far?As a rule we do not peek at the results before the study is complete so we can not give you any information on this. What happens at the end of the study?Once the year is complete, there is no need to give further trial medication. You will find out what trial medication was given by post and you will be referred back to your GP or paediatrician for ongoing care. Will the care of my child differ in any way if on the trial?No. We assure you that your child receives the same quality of care as any other child seen in this hospital. More QuestionsAlison Lowe |