Status:
UNKNOWN
Influenza Management With Polyherbal Formulation
Lead Sponsor:
Composite Interceptive Med Science
Conditions:
Influenza
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of Flu care polyherbal formulation in the management of acute uncomplicated case of Influenza within 48 hours of symptoms onset.
Detailed Description
Influenza is one of the most common epidemics occurring in India during winter months. Most of the commonly used antiviral have limited efficacy and safety in influenza treatment. Flu Care polyherbal ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects above the age of 18 years, providing written informed consent.
- Patients with a duration of influenza symptoms confirmed by all of the following:
- Fever ≥ 38º C (axillary) during the predose examinations or within the 4 hours prior if antipyretics were taken
- At least 1 each of the following general and respiratory symptoms associated with influenza is present with a severity of moderate or greater: i. General symptoms (headache, feverishness or chills, muscle or joint pain, or fatigue) ii. Respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, or nasal congestion) Rapid diagnostic test, PCR, or viral culture positive for influenza in the 96 hours prior to first dose
- The time interval between the onset of symptoms and the predose examinations is 48 hours or less. The onset of symptoms is defined as either:
- Time of the first increase in body temperature (an increase of at least 1º C from normal body temperature)
- Time when the patient experiences at least 1 new general or respiratory symptom
Exclusion
- Patients will be considered at high risk of influenza complications due to the presence of at least 1 of the following inclusion criteria:
- Asthma or chronic lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis)
- Endocrine disorders (including diabetes mellitus)
- Residents of long-term care facilities (e.g., nursing homes)
- Compromised immune system (including patients receiving corticosteroids not exceeding 20 mg of prednisolone or equivalent, and patients being treated for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with a cluster of differentiation 4 count \> 350 cells/mm³ within the last 6 months)
- Neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders (including disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and muscle, e.g., cerebral palsy, epilepsy \[seizure disorders\], stroke, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury)
- Heart disease (such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, or coronary artery disease), excluding hypertension without any other heart-related symptoms
- Adults aged ≥ 65 years
- Blood disorders (such as sickle cell disease)
- Metabolic disorders (such as inherited metabolic disorders and mitochondrial disorders)
- Morbid obesity (body mass index ≥ 40)
- Other Exclusion criteria Any one of the following
- Influenza vaccination with live attenuated vaccine in the 3 months prior to randomization
- Antiviral treatment for influenza in 2 weeks prior to randomization
- Severe Hepatic and renal impairment
- Pregnant, attempting to conceive, or lactating women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 15 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03365336
Start Date
February 1 2018
End Date
May 15 2018
Last Update
April 11 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 560099