Pilot Study to Develop a Model to Evaluate Nosocomial Transmission of Influenza
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Frequency of transmission of influenza
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether influenza can be reliably transmitted from children to susceptible contacts in a health care setting. The goal is to develop a transmission that can then be used to assess interventions to prevent transmission
Research objectives:
To develop a model to investigate the frequency of influenza transmission from an infected child to a susceptible health care worker
Research Hypotheses:
Influenza viruses can be transmitted from infected children to exposed health care workers
Detailed Description
CHildren with influenza infection presenting to ED will be identified by RAT. Healthy healthcare worker subjects will expose themselves and perform specific activities with the child.
subjects will be followed by diary card, clinical symptom scores and virology swabs to assess frequency of transmission
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Frequency of transmission of influenza
Time Frame: 1 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported