Detection of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) in Oral Cavity
1 other identifier
observational
100
0 countries
N/A
Brief Summary
The investigators intend to screen children who are suspected of having GAS tonsillitis. From each child we will take a throat culture and saliva sample to screen for molecular evidence of GAS.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Dec 2016
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 16, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 23, 2016
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
December 1, 2016
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2017
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 1, 2018
CompletedNovember 29, 2016
November 1, 2016
1 year
November 16, 2016
November 27, 2016
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
molecular detection of GAS compared to throat culture detection
3 days after taking the oral sample, the investigators will compare it to the throat culture taken at the same time.
3 days
Interventions
throat culture and oral cavity sample
Eligibility Criteria
children 3-16 years old with evidence of tonsilitis
You may qualify if:
- clinical evidence of GAS tonsillitis
- healthy, no chronic illness
- not a GAS carrier
You may not qualify if:
- GAS carrier
- Active background disease
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 16, 2016
First Posted
November 23, 2016
Study Start
December 1, 2016
Primary Completion
December 1, 2017
Study Completion
January 1, 2018
Last Updated
November 29, 2016
Record last verified: 2016-11
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share