Pneumococcal Carriage Duration
Recruiting
Observational Study
Pneumococcal Carriage
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 28 Days – 48 Months
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida · Other
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About This Trial
Streptococcus pneumoniae (SPN) remains a leading cause of respiratory disease in young children despite widespread vaccination. Understanding the duration of pneumococcal carriage, patterns of co-colonization, and the influence of viral infections and the respiratory microbiome is essential to evaluate next-generation pneumococcal vaccines and inform public health strategies. Current data on Strep…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Are older than 28 days and under 4 years of age at the time of enrollment.
* Have a parent or legal guardian who:
1. Provides written informed consent.
2. Is able to read and speak English or Spanish.
3. Agrees to comply with all study procedures, including completion o…
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