To Evaluate Mucosal and Systematic Immune Response to Acute Respiratory Tract Infections of South African Children

Recruiting Observational Study
Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI) Mucosal Immunity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
Up to 13
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
250 (estimated)
Sponsor
Desmond Tutu TB Centre · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this observational study is to answer a few questions about respiratory tract infections in South African children: 1. How do children with COVID-19 and other respiratory (chest, throat, ear or nose) germs show symptoms? What signs should be looked for, and which children are more likely to get seriously ill? Are there any new germs that haven't been discovered yet? Can immune cells i…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Children aged 0-13 years with acute respiratory tract infections presenting to Tygerberg Hospital (TBH) in Cape Town, South Africa, for routine care Exclusion Criteria: * Admitted for \< 72 hours
Contacts

Margaret van Niekerk, Masters (Human Nutrition)

+27219389177

mbunting@sun.ac.za

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Michaile Mackriel, PhD

+27219389177

manthony@sun.ac.za

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