Air Surveillance for Respiratory Infections
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this observational study is to compare the effectiveness of air surveillance and to better understand the relationship between household transmission and viruses detected in the air.
Participants will provide nasal swabs and have an air sample surveillance device installed in their home.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
The ORCHARDS-AIR Study is for students in the Oregon School District who show symptoms of an acute respiratory infection or flu, like a runny nose, congestion, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, or fever. They must also score at least 2 points on the Jackson scale indicating illness severity.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Observation
Participants provide nasal swabs and have an air sample surveillance device installed in their home
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for virus detection and symptom surveys are conducted
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Trial Overview
This observational study tests how well air surveillance can detect viruses and understand their spread within homes. Participants will provide nasal swabs and have an indoor air quality monitor installed to track airborne illnesses.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Students with ARI and their household members will provide nasal swabs
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor
Unbiased Results
We believe in providing patients with all the options.
Your Data Stays Your Data
We only share your information with the clinical trials you're trying to access.
Verified Trials Only
All of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.