Status:
COMPLETED
Investigation of Clinical Spectrum, Bacterial Pathogens and Immune Response in Acute Pharyngotonsillitis
Lead Sponsor:
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
Conditions:
Tonsillitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-18 years
Brief Summary
Acute pharyngotonsillitis is one of the most common infections encountered by pediatricians. Most children with acute pharyngotonsillitis have symptoms that can be attributed to viral infection. Howev...
Detailed Description
According to the US Vital Health Statistics report, acute pharyngotonsillitis is responsible for more than 6 million office visits each year by children younger than 15 years of age. Approximately 30%...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 3 months to 18 years
- clinical signs of tonsillopharyngitis
- informed consent
Exclusion
- age more than 18 years
- diagnosed chronic disease or infection (e.x. HIV, tuberculosis, malignancy)
- current participation in another research projects that may interfere with this study
- Incapability to perform all study procedure
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
4500 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00926198
Start Date
May 1 2009
End Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
September 8 2010
Active Locations (3)
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1
Paeditric office
Babenhausen, Hesse, Germany, 64832
2
Paediatric office
Dietzenbach, Hesse, Germany, 63128
3
Paediatric office
Offenbach-Rumpenheim, Hesse, Germany, 63075