TerminatedPhase 4

The Flocked Swab and the Traditional Fiber Swab for the Diagnosis of the Herpes Simplex Epithelial Keratitis

Canada146 participantsStarted 2013-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare a corneal sampling realized by a flocked swab (flocked swab regular 519CS01) with a sampling by traditional fiber swab (Copan regular swab 164KS01 in polyester). Their impact on the sensibility of the viral culture in the Herpes simplex epithelial keratitis will be the primary objective of this study.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Slit lamp signs at the initial examination that are compatible with an Herpes simplex epithelial keratitis (Herpes simplex dendrite, herpes simplex geographic ulcer) Exclusion Criteria: * Topical or systemic antiviral Therapy during the last 14 days Patient with Herpes simplex stromal keratitis without epithelial involvement Herpetic lesion outside the cornea

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Result of the culture

Timeframe: 1 month after the initial visit

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02045082

SponsorCHU de Quebec-Universite Laval

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-10

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