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Valacyclovir for Cold Sores
Study Summary
This trial will test whether the drug Valacyclovir can decrease the duration of symptoms associated with primary herpetic gingivostomatitis in young children.
- Cold Sores
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2011 Phase 3 trial • 91 Patients • NCT00031486Trial Design
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Valacyclovir have a history of being tested in clinical trials?
"As of now, there are 13 active clinical trials investigating Valacyclovir with 1 trials in Phase 3. While the majority of the studies for Valacyclovir are based in Montreal, Quebec, there are 204 locations running studies for Valacyclovir."
What are the primary purposes for which people take Valacyclovir?
"Valacyclovir, which is most often used to treat genital herpes, can also be an effective treatment for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (hiv-1) infection, herpes labialis, and chickenpox."
Are any adults above the age of 20 currently enrolled in this research?
"According to the age requirements set out in this clinical trial, the minimum age for participation is 1 year old while the maximum age is 8 years old."
What are the short and long-term risks associated with taking Valacyclovir?
"While Phase 2 trials have not provided efficacy data, there is some evidence supporting Valacyclovir's safety. Therefore, it received a score of 2."
Could you share how many people are included in this research project?
"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently open and looking for patients. The listing says that the study was posted on 7/1/2016 and updated as recently as 5/3/2022. They are admitting a total of 80 participants at 1 site."
Does this experiment have room for more test subjects?
"Yes, the information on clinicaltrials.gov says that this clinical trial is actively looking for patients. The clinical trial was originally posted on 7/1/2016 and was last updated on 5/3/2022. The clinical trial is enrolling 80 patients across 1 sites."
Could I potentially join this clinical trial as a research subject?
"This clinical trial is open to patients who have stomatitis and are between 1 and 8 years old. The research team is looking to recruit approximately 80 participants."
Have similar investigations been conducted in the past?
"Since 2006, when the first study on valacyclovir was completed, this medication has undergone extensive research. In fact, there are 13 ongoing studies in 4 countries across 125 cities."
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