To study the type of viruses causing fever and cold among Children under 5 years of age

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold],

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/03/032078
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Paediatrics

Brief Summary

This study is an observational study to find out the virological profile of upper respiratory tract infections in children under 5 years of age in 180 patients that will be conducted in the department of paediatrics in Maulana Azad medical college, New Delhi.

The primary outcome will be to find out the virological profile of upper respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age.

The secondary outcome will be the seasonal variation of viruses causing upper respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-16
• Study Start: 2021-03-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

Children less than 5 years of age presenting with fever > 100 F and coryza Duration of symptoms less than or equal to 7 days.

Exclusion Criteria

Known case of immunodeficiency states, orofacial or nasal malformations Respiratory distress Known history of epistaxis Known case of bleeding diathesis.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Virological profile of upper respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age	On day of OPD visit

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Seasonal variation of viruses causing upper respiratory infections in children under 5 years of age	On the day of OPD visit

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lok Nayak Hospital; 🇮🇳 Delhi, DELHI, India

Lok Nayak Hospital

🇮🇳Delhi, DELHI, India

Navankur Chakma

Principal investigator

9650537108

navankur12@rediff.com