Saliva test for breathing infections in babies
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests if a special sponge pacifier can collect saliva from babies and toddlers with breathing problems, to help diagnose infections without a nose swab. It aims to make testing easier and less scary for kids and their families.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 28 days and 24 months old.
- Your child has a breathing problem and is being treated in the hospital (emergency or general pediatrics).
- Your child does not have a bleeding disorder, is not on blood thinners, and does not have low platelets.
- Your child does not have a condition that causes easy nosebleeds or a very fragile nose lining.
- Your child is not in a life-threatening emergency right now.
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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