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Nasal Swab Study to Explore the Nasal Microbia

Completed
Conditions
Common Cold
Registration Number
NCT02535442
Lead Sponsor
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
42
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.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Type and amount of nasal microbesChange from baseline compared to Day 21
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Spartanburg Medical Research

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Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

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