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CompletedNCT00815802

Detection of Human Cytomegalovirus in the Saliva

Detection of Human Cytomegalovirus in the Saliva of 3 Month to 6 Year-Old Children in Day Care Centers : a Pilot Study.

Status
Completed
Phase
Study type
Observational
Enrollment
655 (actual)
Sponsor
University Hospital, Limoges · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
3 Months – 6 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted

Summary

Direct DNA amplification, viral isolation and specific antibody measurement in saliva 1. From children in day care centers (samples collection will take place during a single week) 2. From children coming at the emergency department of our hospital during a three months period. Sample collection will be done by the pediatrician the nurse, or one of the authorized investigators of the study.

Detailed description

Salivary collection kit. Collection of salivary at the internal face of the mooth. 3 swab for DNA research, 1 for antibodies research and 1 for virus isolation by cell growth.

Conditions

Timeline

Start date
2007-07-01
First posted
2008-12-30
Last updated
2008-12-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: France

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00815802. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.