Pneumococcal Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal Carriage in Adults (NCT04831788) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Pneumococcal Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal Carriage in Adults
Serbia521 participantsStarted 2021-06-02
Plain-language summary
This is the first baseline pilot-study that will evaluate the NP and OP colonization with the underline of pneumococcal serotype distribution among adults older than 50 years of age in Serbia and Southeastern Europe. Results of this project will serve as additional evidence in order to increase coverage among adults and elderly
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults older than 50 years of age visiting the Health Care Centre with or without signs of upper respiratory tract infection during the study period
Exclusion Criteria:
* Living outside of Novi Sad, use of oral antibiotics in the two weeks prior to taking the swab and presence of a confirmed immunodeficiency (hematological malignancies, inherited immunodeficiency, HIV, post-splenectomy status, cancer chemotherapy).
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.