H5N1 Milk Detection Study (NCT06850298) | Clinical Trial Compass
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H5N1 Milk Detection Study
United States30 participantsStarted 2025-05-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether drinking pasteurized milk (milk heated to kill harmful germs) that contains inactive particles of a flu virus called A(H5) could lead to the detection of the virus in the nose or throat. Inactive particles are not capable of causing disease. The results will help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) better understand how milk consumption could affect flu surveillance. Investigators also want to see if the body produces antibodies in response to this milk consumption.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged 18-64 years
* BMI ≤ 35 kg/m2
* Able to understand and give informed consent (American English) and comply with study visits and procedures.
* In good general health based on medical history and the investigator's clinical judgment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Symptoms of acute respiratory illness or conjunctivitis within 7 days
* Febrile illness in the previous 72 hours
* Recent influenza antiviral use (within 14 days)
* Immunosuppression due to illness or medications
* Current pregnancy or breastfeeding
* History of allergy or intolerance to milk or milk alternatives
* Consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk within the previous 14 days
* Recent work (within 14 days) on a farm with animals known to be infected with A(H5) virus
* Previous receipt of A(H5) vaccine at any time
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
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Proportion of respiratory specimens with influenza detected