Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention group, jujube syrup will be administered. Participants will be instructed to consume the syrup nightly for 30 consecutive nights at a fixed time
Sponsors
Shahed University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 28 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy students without an active upper respiratory tract infection at the time of study entry, as determined based on the students’ self-reported symptoms of infection, the research instrument, and clinical examination by a physician from the research team.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The presence of major underlying conditions (such as diabetes or immunodeficiency) that may affect the immune system, as self-reported by the student. Receipt of the influenza vaccine during the current year. Current use of antihistamine medications.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of upper respiratory tract infection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, on the 10th day, and on the 30th day of the intervention. Method of measurement: Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey – 21 questionare.;Severity of upper respiratory tract infection. Timepoint: After the onset of a cold or influenza (confirmed by the research team physician), it will be measured daily until the resolution of the illness. Method of measurement: Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey – 21 questionare. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Jadid-Milani
Shahed University
Outcome results
None listed