Status:
COMPLETED
Oral Bacteria and Allergic Disease in Children
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Conditions:
Asthma
Rhinitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-11 years
Brief Summary
This study will see if bacteria differ between children who have allergies or asthma and children who do not have allergies or asthma. Previous research suggests that some bacteria may protect against...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of and to establish methods for a future study that will investigate associations between oral bacteria and allergic diseases in children. Rates...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Aged 6-11 years.
- Child is presenting to the UNC-CH School of Dentistry for a scheduled appointment.
- Sibling has not been enrolled.
- Parent consents to child's participation.
- Parent is willing to provide answers to a questionnaire.
- Child assents to the study.
- Child is willing and able to provide a usable saliva sample.
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Child is unwilling or unable to provide a usable saliva sample.
- Parent or child is non-English speaking.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00438646
Start Date
February 1 2007
Last Update
August 25 2009
Active Locations (1)
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States