TonsillitisNCT02858687
Improving the Diagnosis of Tonsillitis in Emergency Rooms
A study testing Nasopharyngeal swab in people with Tonsillitis, run by Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
A point-of-care laboratory (POC) was set at North Hospital, Marseille, France for the diagnosis in less than two hours of tonsillitis caused by known pathogens, close to the reception of Emergency service. In this instance 30% of patients have no etiological diagnosis after the POC tonsillitis tests . Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Tonsillitis
- What is being tested?
- Nasopharyngeal swab
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 312 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 26 Feb 2013to 27 Oct 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patient admitted at hospital for tonsillitis requiring, for the emergency physician, a microbiological examination with a "POC tonsillitis kit."
- Patient who has freely signed the informed written consent
- Patient affiliated to a social security scheme
Who cannot join
- Pregnant woman, parturient or nursing
- Adult patient under guardianship
- Patient deprived of liberty under court order
- Patient refusing or unable to sign the informed consent form.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
A point-of-care laboratory (POC) was set at North Hospital, Marseille, France for the diagnosis in less than two hours of tonsillitis caused by known pathogens, close to the reception of Emergency service. In this instance 30% of patients have no etiological diagnosis after the POC tonsillitis tests . This lab has discovered over 200 new species of bacteria in humans, including vector bacteria and opened the field of large Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA ) viruses. Also, the laboratory of emerging viruses discovered many Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) viruses transmitted by arthropods. Based on this collection of new pathogens described in POC laboratory, this study proposes to expand the etiological diagnosis strategy of tonsillitis after POC tests.
The objective of this study is to implement a new diagnosis strategy relying on the hypothesis that a second pharyngeal swab would improve the etiological diagnosis of tonsillitis of at least 5%.
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis
- Being tested
- Nasopharyngeal swab
- Medical subject headings
- Tonsillitis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Nasopharyngeal swabOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with clinical diagnosis of tonsillitis | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Nasopharyngeal swab |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of patients admitted for tonsillitis with a confirmed etiological diagnosis of tonsillitis
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Aug 2016 (estimated)
- Study start26 Feb 2013
- Primary completion8 Feb 2019
- Study completion27 Oct 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for TonsillitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assistance Publique Hopitaux De MarseilleThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 312 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Catherine GEINDRE, Study director, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02858687
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2012-46
- Status last verified
- Oct 2022
- First submitted
- 1 Aug 2016
- Last updated
- 21 Apr 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Apr 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Improving the Diagnosis of Tonsillitis in Emergency Rooms
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02858687
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2012-46
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 312 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De MarseilleUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Feb 2013 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Feb 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 27 Oct 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Aug 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A point-of-care laboratory (POC) was set at North Hospital, Marseille, France for the diagnosis in less than two hours of tonsillitis caused by known pathogens, close to the reception of Emergency service. In this instance 30% of patients have no etiological diagnosis after the POC tonsillitis tests . This lab has discovered over 200 new species of bacteria in humans, including vector bacteria and opened the field of large Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA ) viruses. Also, the laboratory of emerging viruses discovered many Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) viruses transmitted by arthropods. Based on this collection of new pathogens described in POC laboratory, this study proposes to expand the etiological diagnosis strategy of tonsillitis after POC tests.
The objective of this study is to implement a new diagnosis strategy relying on the hypothesis that a second pharyngeal swab would improve the etiological diagnosis of tonsillitis of at least 5%.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with clinical diagnosis of tonsillitis | Experimental | Other: Nasopharyngeal swab |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patient admitted at hospital for tonsillitis requiring, for the emergency physician, a microbiological examination with a "POC tonsillitis kit."
- Patient who has freely signed the informed written consent
- Patient affiliated to a social security scheme
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Pregnant woman, parturient or nursing
- Adult patient under guardianship
- Patient deprived of liberty under court order
- Patient refusing or unable to sign the informed consent form.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Nasopharyngeal swab | Other | Patients with clinical diagnosis of tonsillitis |
Primary outcome
Percentage of patients admitted for tonsillitis with a confirmed etiological diagnosis of tonsillitis
Time frame: 1 day
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Apr 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Catherine GEINDRE study director
Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Nasopharyngeal swab in people with Tonsillitis, run by Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Apr 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Percentage of patients admitted for tonsillitis with a confirmed etiological diagnosis of tonsillitis (time frame: 1 day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Apr 2023.