Status:
COMPLETED
Catechin Containing Mask for the Prevention of Influenza Infection
Lead Sponsor:
University of Shizuoka
Collaborating Sponsors:
Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital
Hamamatsu University
Conditions:
Influenza Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of catechin extracts containing mask on prevention of influenza infection.
Detailed Description
Catechins are the major components of tea flavonoids and are reported to possess physiological activities such as antiviral effects. Recent in-vitro experimental studies have revealed that tea catechi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Possible to wearing mask for three months
- Possible to fill out a questionnaire personally
- Obtained written informed consent before participation
Exclusion
- Possessing some infectious diseases in need of therapy
- Possessing tea or catechin allergy
- diagnosed as inadequate for other reasons to participate the study by principal investigator
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
180 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00812448
Start Date
December 1 2008
End Date
November 1 2009
Last Update
November 26 2009
Active Locations (2)
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1
Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
2
University of Shizuoka
Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan, 422-8526