Status:
COMPLETED
Detection of GABHS in Throat Gargle
Lead Sponsor:
Gargle Tech
Conditions:
Group A Streptococcus: B Hemolytic Pharyngitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to investigate the use of patient throat gargle as an alternative to throat swabbing for the diagnosis of pharyngitis caused by Group A β-Hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS)...
Detailed Description
The aim of this study is to procure a detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of GABHS present in patient throat gargle and to compare various culturing techniques and immunoassay methods for e...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 years or older.
- Suspected of suffering from GABHS pharyngitis.
- Able to communicate with study personnel (English or Hebrew).
- Able to understand oral and written information about the study.
- Willing to provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion
- Not capable of gargling 10-15 mL fluid.
- Diagnosed or self-reported pregnancy.
- History of dementia, cognitive impairment, or psychiatric or mental disorders.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 12 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 16 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03231098
Start Date
February 12 2018
End Date
February 16 2019
Last Update
December 10 2019
Active Locations (1)
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TEREM Ha'Gdud Ha'Ivri Family Clinic
Jerusalem, Israel, 9234502