Upper Respiratory Infections
Conditions
Brief summary
The hypothesis was to establish whether the use of PrevinC administered nasally 2-3 times a day will prevent upper respiratory infections in otherwise healthy adults working in child day care centers.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Subject must provide written informed consent prior to the conduct of any study * Male or female * 18-65 years of age * Inclusive * Employed by one of seven selected Day Care Centers
Exclusion criteria
* Recent symptoms of upper respiratory infection, respiratory disease * Received medication for colds or allergies within 3 weeks of enrolling * Had nasal surgery within 2 months of enrolling * Had a pierced nose or wore nose jewelry
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinitis | weekly from February 2005 to May 2005, up to 3 months | The incidence of rhinitis was measured on a weekly basis through evaluation of study diaries. |
Countries
United States