CompletedNot Applicable

Detection of GABHS in Throat Gargle

Israel34 participantsStarted 2018-02-12

Plain-language 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) infection, also known as strep throat.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * Not capable of gargling 10-15 mL fluid. * Diagnosed or self-reported pregnancy. * History of dementia, cognitive impairment, or psychiatric or mental disorders.

What they're measuring

Comparative: Method sensitivity to investigate method effectiveness.

Timeframe: Through study completion, about 9 months

Comparative: Method specificity to investigate method effectiveness.

Timeframe: Through study completion, about 9 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03231098

SponsorGargle Tech

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-02-16

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