Understanding Immune Response to Respiratory Viruses in Older Adults
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Infections clinical trials.
This study examines how the body's natural defense system (specifically a type of immune protein) responds to common respiratory viruses like flu and cold in older adults. Researchers will analyze nasal samples that are already being collected as part of routine care to better understand why older people sometimes have different immune responses to these infections.
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Who can take part
- You are admitted to a geriatric ward (hospital ward for older adults) or part of the REFIPA study
- You have tested positive for a respiratory virus (flu, cold, or similar) via a nasal swab
- A nasopharyngeal swab (nasal sample) was already collected as part of your standard medical care
- You are willing to allow your leftover sample and health data to be used for this research
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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