CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Two Rapid Antigen Detection Tests for the Detection of Group-A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Children

1,000 participantsStarted 2014-06

Plain-language summary

Group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis in children represents a frequent diagnostic challenge in pediatric emergency departments, since isolated signs and clinical prediction rules are insufficient to accurately discriminate between GAS and non GAS infections. Rapid antigen detection tests (RADTs) therefore remain essential, simple and rapid tools, allowing for rapid GAS identification and prompt antibiotic prescription. However, their sensitivity is not optimal. The aim of the present study is to test the accuracy of a new fluorescent immunoassay (Sofia Strep A FIA) using the optical technology for GAS detection in children 3-15 years old with pharyngitis, compared to a standard RADT, using throat culture as the gold standard (or PCR for discrepant results, i.e. negative culture with any positive RADT).

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 15 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient age between 3 and 15 years * Clinical diagnosis of pharyngitis * McIsaac score ≥2 Exclusion Criteria: * Antibiotic treatment in the two weeks preceding the consultation

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Diagnostic accuracy of the new Sofia Strep A FIA test in children with pharyngitis

Timeframe: 1 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03099018

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Geneva

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2016-11

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