Actively Recruiting
Post Pandemic Pneumococcal Carriage Among Children and Adults
Led by University of Central Florida · Updated on 2024-12-06
900
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
89 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Central Florida
Lead Sponsor
M
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The PI propose to conduct a genomic epidemiology study of pneumococcal carriage among children and adults in a large metropolitan city. These data will allow PI to assess the post-pandemic population structure, investigate the phylogenetic relationship between isolates from children and adults, and compare pneumococcal populations across diverse geographic areas.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Post Pandemic Pneumococcal Carriage Among Children and Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 7 to 59 months (less than 5 years)
- Adults aged 50 years and older
- Ability to provide informed consent (parents consent for children)
- Ability to read and speak English
- Willingness to comply with study procedures including completing an online questionnaire and providing a nasopharyngeal sample
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of antibiotics within the last 2 weeks
- Current respiratory infection that makes nasopharyngeal sampling unlikely
- Presence of developmental or chronic conditions affecting immune or respiratory function (e.g., immunocompromised, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, paralysis)
- Adults unable to provide consent, individuals under the age of 18, and prisoners
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida, United States, 32827
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Amoy Fraser, PhD, CCRP, PMP
CONTACT
E
Erica Martin, B.S.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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