Detection of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) in Oral Cavity

November 27, 2016 updated by: Hadassah Medical Organization

Detection of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) in Oral Cavity Using Molecular Techniques

The investigators intend to screen children who are suspected of having GAS tonsillitis. From each child we will take a throat culture and saliva sample to screen for molecular evidence of GAS.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

3 years to 16 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

children 3-16 years old with evidence of tonsilitis

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • clinical evidence of GAS tonsillitis
  • healthy, no chronic illness
  • not a GAS carrier

Exclusion Criteria:

  • GAS carrier
  • Active background disease

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
molecular detection of GAS compared to throat culture detection
Time Frame: 3 days
3 days after taking the oral sample, the investigators will compare it to the throat culture taken at the same time.
3 days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hadassah Medical Organization

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2017

Study Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 16, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 21, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

November 23, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 29, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 27, 2016

Last Verified

November 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • naamap-HMO-CTIL

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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