Evaluation of Moderate to Severe Influenza Outcomes in Children (NCT02979626) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluation of Moderate to Severe Influenza Outcomes in Children
United States1,478 participantsStarted 2017-01-30
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study was to determine whether moderate-severe endpoints (including high fever, lower respiratory tract disease, acute otitis media, or serious extra-pulmonary complications) were predictive of hospitalization, intensive care admission, antibiotic use and other complications in children under 8 years of age.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months – 8 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:
* Age 6 months to \< 8 years
* Presentation to one of the study sites with signs and symptoms of influenza-like illness (temperature of \>37.8⁰C and at least one of the following: cough, sore throat, runny nose or nasal congestion)
* Parents or guardians agreeing and consenting to medical information release, respiratory specimen collection and testing, email/phone call follow up and collection of leftover blood samples obtained during routine clinical care
* Patients seen during the 2016-2017 influenza season
Exclusion Criteria:
* Respiratory symptom duration \> 14 days
* Nurse only visit
* Enrollment in the study within prior 14 days
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.