Examining the effectiveness of mask use as source infection control for people with influenza-like-illness in Beijing, China

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Viral or bacterial respiratory infections; Infection - Studies of infection and infectious agents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000852752
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of New South Wales

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-08-02
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

The index case must:
1. Be the only person in the household to currently have an influenza-like-illness and there should be no history of influenza-like-illness amongst family members in the last 14 days.

2. Live with at least two other people at home

3. Be a permanent resident in Beijing

4. Be able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Inability or refusal to consent

2. Symptom onset >24 hours prior to recruitment

3. Admission to hospital

4. Residing in household with less than two people

5. Other family members who have been influenza-like-illness in the two weeks prior to or simultaneous to the index patient.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified