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NCT Number: NCT02535442

Nasal Swab Study to Explore the Nasal Microbia

The objective of this study is to evaluate the microbial consortia and the host inflammatory factors present in the nasal passages of patients during upper respiratory symptomology and when healthy using culture and molecular analysis techniques.

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Key information

Conditions

Common Cold Infections Picornaviridae Infections RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Spartanburg Medical Research

Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults, male or female, between the ages 18 - 60
  • Exhibiting symptoms of an upper respiratory ailment, which may include runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, fever, headache, cough, malaise, or loss of appetite with no indication or intention to treat with excluded medications.

Exclusion criteria

  • Use of antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antihistamines, anticholinergic, anti-inflammatory, any nasal inhaled medications (other than saline), or steroid medications within the four (4) weeks prior to enrollment and during the course of the study. Use of cough suppressants and herbal medications are permitted.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Type and amount of nasal microbes

    Time frame: Change from baseline compared to Day 21

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

An Exploratory Study to Evaluate the Microbial Consortia and the Host Inflammatory Factors Present in the Nasal Passages of Patients During Upper Respiratory Symptomology and When Healthy

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Aug 28, 2015
Registry last updated
Jul 4, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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