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Rapid Test for Strep Throat

Madison, WI

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Alexander Lepak, MD

Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Any age with immunocompromising conditions or is on immunocompromising medications with sore throat

Illness onset in the last 7 days

Must not have

Patient is already on an antiviral medication or an antibiotic medication

Anatomic anomalies that would prohibit safely collecting a pharyngeal swab specimen

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up emailed after spotfire testing, survey data collected from all participants through the end of the study (up to 4 months)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a new rapid strep throat test called SPOTFIRE ST in urgent care settings. They will study how well the test works, how it can be helpful

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Who is the study for?

This trial is for up to 200 individuals with sore throat symptoms, seeking treatment at urgent care. The study will take about 25 minutes of their time.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The SPOTFIRE ST System, a new point-of-care test for pharyngitis (sore throat), is being evaluated for its effectiveness and the satisfaction it provides to both healthcare providers and patients.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves a diagnostic test rather than a medication or therapy, there are no direct side effects from the intervention itself.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have a weak immune system and currently have a sore throat.

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My symptoms started within the last week.

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My child is between 1 and 2 years old and has a fever.

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Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am currently taking antiviral or antibiotic medication.

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I have a physical condition that makes it unsafe to collect throat swabs.

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Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ emailed after spotfire testing, survey data collected from all participants through the end of the study (up to 4 months)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~emailed after spotfire testing, survey data collected from all participants through the end of the study (up to 4 months)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and emailed after spotfire testing, survey data collected from all participants through the end of the study (up to 4 months) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Aim 2 Clinical Outcome: Number of Participants with follow up testing

Aim 2 Clinical Outcome: Summary of Resultant Prescriptions

Aim 2 Clinical Outcome: Summary of test results

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Eligible SPOTFIRE ST ParticipantsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

A maximum of 200 patients, representing the top 3-4 patient groups that were identified as benefitting most from a SPOTFIRE ST test through the provider survey, presenting at the Urgent Care facilities, will be enrolled.

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