Saliva Testing for Strep Throat
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study is being done to evaluate whether saliva can be used to diagnose GAS infection and also to compare different testing methods in the microbiology lab. The saliva sample testing will be compared to the throat swab testing to see if saliva testing works as well. The lab will also try different testing methods to see if a faster type of testing (e.g. molecular testing) works as well as the regular method, which takes 48 hours to get results.This is important because throat swabs can be challenging to collect in some children, and saliva is often much easier and more acceptable by children to collect. This could improve our ability to accurately diagnose and treat GAS infections.
Eligibility Criteria
This study is for individuals, particularly children, who may have a streptococcal infection or strep throat. It's designed to see if saliva can be used instead of throat swabs for diagnosis. The specific eligibility criteria are not provided but would typically include having symptoms of a GAS infection.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Sample Collection
Participants self-collect saliva samples for testing and comparison with throat swab testing
Laboratory Testing
Saliva and throat swab samples are tested using different methods, including molecular testing and bacterial culture
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness of the saliva testing method
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Saliva Collection
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The Hospital for Sick Children
Lead Sponsor