Flu challenge study for healthy adults
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests how healthy adults respond to being exposed to a flu virus in a controlled setting. You will be closely monitored and may help researchers learn more about flu and potential treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 49 years old and in good general health.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You must practice birth control or abstinence during the study if you or your partner can become pregnant.
- You have no chronic health conditions like asthma, heart disease, diabetes, or a weakened immune system.
- You agree to avoid certain medications (like cold and flu drugs, aspirin, and some nasal sprays) for 2 weeks before and during the study.
- You do not have close contact with children under 5, pregnant women, or people over 65 during the study period.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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