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Upper Respiratory Tract InfectionNCT06816875

Comparison of the User Experience of Four Nasal Aspirators in Infants

A study testing NozeBot Electric Nasal Aspirator, NoseFrida the SnotSucker and hydraSense Baby Nasal Care Nasal Aspirator Starter Kit in people with Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, run by Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the caregiver's user experience, and overall impacts on an infant's cold symptoms between four nasal aspirator devices. These devices are normally used to relieve congestion in infants. when they are sick by softening and suctioning mucus from the nose. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
What is being tested?
NozeBot Electric Nasal Aspirator, NoseFrida the SnotSucker and hydraSense Baby Nasal Care Nasal Aspirator Starter Kit
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
28 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
5 Mar 2025to 17 Dec 2025
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
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • A parent(s)/caregiver(s)/family will be eligible to participate if:
  • They have a child between 2 months - 18 months of age
  • They are seeking outpatient care for that child for a respiratory illness (cold, flu, RSV) at the Kids Come First Care clinic
  • The child does not have any contraindications to the use of a nasal aspirator
  • The parent(s)/caregiver(s) are fluent in English

Who cannot join

  • A parent(s)/caregiver(s)/family will be ineligible to participate if:
  • They have a child younger than 2 months or 13 months old or older currently seeking outpatient care for a respiratory illness
  • The child is admitted to hospital
  • The child does not have a respiratory illness
  • The child has a diagnosed craniofacial syndrome
  • The child has a defined contraindication and cannot use a nasal aspirator
  • The parents/caregivers are not comfortable using a nasal aspirator
  • The parent/caregivers are not fluent in English

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1

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About this study

Official title: Comparative Analysis of Commercially Available Nasal Aspirators in Infants

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the caregiver's user experience, and overall impacts on an infant's cold symptoms between four nasal aspirator devices. These devices are normally used to relieve congestion in infants. when they are sick by softening and suctioning mucus from the nose.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

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What is the caregiver's user experience of the NozeBot electric nasal aspirator compared to three commonly accessible nasal aspirator devices?

Are there changes in the infant's sleeping, feeding, or breathing as reported by the caregiver when using the NozeBot compared to the three other nasal aspirator devices?

Are there changes in their caregiver's habits when using the NozeBot compared to the three other nasal aspirator devices?

Researchers will compare the self-reported measures of caregiver's user experience, reported changes to their infant's symptoms, and reported changes to their own sleeping and care habits between the NozeBot electric nasal aspirator and three comparator devices: the NoseFrida SnotSucker, the hydraSense Baby Nasal Aspirator Kit, and the Braun electric nasal aspirator.

Participants will be assigned to receive one of the four devices at the start of their participation. They will be asked to use the assigned device at home according to the device instructions during two periods: (1) for 10 days while their infant is sick, and (2) for up to 3 months after.

During these periods, participants will be asked to complete online surveys at predetermined intervals to report the user experience, any changes to their infant's sleeping, feeding or breathing, and any changes to their own sleeping habits and perceived stress levels. These intervals for survey completion are: (i) after 1-2 days of use while their infant is sick, (ii) after 4-5 days of use while their infant is sick, (iii) after 7-10 days of use while their infant is sick, and then (iv) biweekly for 3 months.

Being tested
NozeBot Electric Nasal Aspirator, NoseFrida the SnotSucker, hydraSense Baby Nasal Care Nasal Aspirator Starter Kit, Braun Nasal Aspirator
Keywords
nasal aspirator in infants, user experience of nasal aspirators
Medical subject headings
Respiratory Tract Infections

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • NozeBot Electric Nasal AspiratorDevice

    The NozeBot is a rechargeable, battery-operated baby nasal aspirator with a nosepiece that loops directly onto the caregivers fingers for ease of use, and is intended to be held so it sits just inside the nose to create a seal. It will be used according to its manufacturer's instructions for use in this study.

  • NoseFrida the SnotSuckerDevice

    The NoseFrida is nose-to-mouth nasal suctioning device with a disposable hygienic filter. The nosepiece is a larger tube that is to be held so it sits against and not inside the nose to create a seal. It will be used according to its manufacturer's instructions for use in this study.

  • hydraSense Baby Nasal Care Nasal Aspirator Starter KitDevice

    The hydraSense Baby Nasal Aspirator Starter Kit is a nose-to-mouth nasal suctioning device with a disposable hygienic filter. The kit contains pre-proportioned saline solution vials to liquify mucus prior to suctioning. The nosepiece is intended to be held so it sits inside the nose to create a seal. It will be used according to its manufacturer's instructions for use in this study.

  • Braun Nasal AspiratorDevice

    The Braun nasal aspirator is a battery-operated nasal suctioning device with a washable collection chamber for mucus. There are two nosepiece sizes to accommodate a best fit in the nose. It will be used according to its manufacturer's instructions for use in this study.

Study groups in NCT06816875
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NozeBot ArmExperimentalParticipants assigned to this group will receive the NozeBot electric nasal aspirator device.
Receives: Device: NozeBot Electric Nasal Aspirator
NoseFrida ArmActive comparatorParticipants assigned to this group will receive NoseFrida the SnotSucker product.
Receives: Device: NoseFrida the SnotSucker
hydraSense ArmActive comparatorParticipants assigned to this group will receive the hydraSense Baby Nasal Aspirator Starter Kit.
Receives: Device: hydraSense Baby Nasal Care Nasal Aspirator Starter Kit
Braun ArmActive comparatorParticipants assigned to this group will receive the Braun nasal aspirator device.
Receives: Device: Braun Nasal Aspirator

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Differences in the caregiver's user experience on device ease of use between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices

    The first measure of user experience is the self-reported rating by the caregivers on the ease of use of the device, including device set up, use, and cleaning after use. This is reported on a 5-point Likert scale (1 - difficult to 5 - easy) at each of the survey follow ups.

    Measured: This is reported at all follow ups, from the first survey completed at 1-2 days of device use to the final survey completed at the end of the third month of use per participant

  2. Differences in the caregiver's satisfaction between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices

    The second measure of user experience is the caregiver-reported satisfaction with the device, including confidence that the device is helping their infant, and that the device's power is sufficiently removing mucus. This is reported on a 5-point Likert scale (1 - very dissatisfied to 5 - very satisfied) once at the 7-10 days of use while their child is sick, and at each bi-weekly survey over the 3 months.

    Measured: This is reported at the 7-10 days of device use to the final survey completed at the end of the third month of use per participant.

  3. Differences in the caregiver's reported net promoter score between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices

    The third measure of user experience is the a rating by the caregiver on whether they would recommend the device to someone when their child is sick (also known as Net Promoter Score). This is reported on a 5-point Likert scale (1 - very unlikely to 5 - very likely) once at the 7-10 days of use while their chlid is sick, and at each bi-weekly survey over the 3 months.

    Measured: This is reported at the 7-10 days of device use to the final survey completed at the end of the third month of use per participant.

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Self-reported changes in the caregiver's sleep habits between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices

    Recorded as self-reported perceived changes to the caregivers' sleeping habits during the time that their child is sick since they started using the device in the study. This is reported on a 5-point Likert scale (1 - much less than normal to 5 - a lot more than normal) at the 1-2 days of use, 4-5 days of use, and 7-10 days of use follow up surveys.

    Measured: This is reported at the 1-2 days of use, 4-5 days of use, and 7-10 days of use follow up surveys.

  2. Self-reported changes in the caregiver's perceived ability to care for their sick child between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices

    Recorded as self-reported perceived changes to the caregivers' ability to take care of their child during the time that their child is sick since they started using the device in the study. This is reported on a 5-point Likert scale (1- much less able to 5 - a lot more capable) at each of the survey follow ups.

    Measured: This is reported at all follow ups, from the first survey completed at 1-2 days of device use to the final survey completed at the end of the third month of use per participant

  3. Self-reported changes in the caregiver's perceived stress levels while caring for a sick child between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices

    Recorded as self-reported perceived changes to the caregivers' stress levels experienced while their child is sick since they started using the device in the study. This is reported on a 5-point Likert scale (1- strongly disagree to 5 - strongly agree) at each of the survey follow ups.

    Measured: This is reported at all follow ups, from the first survey completed at 1-2 days of device use to the final survey completed at the end of the third month of use per participant

  4. Caregiver-reported changes in their infant's sleeping habits between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices

    Reported as caregiver-rated perceived changes in their infant's sleeping habits since they started using the device in the study on a 7-point Likert scale (1 - sleeping much worse to 4 - no changes in sleep to 7 - sleeping much better).

    Measured: This is reported at the 1-2 days of use, 4-5 days of use, and 7-10 days of use follow up surveys.

  5. Caregiver-reported changes in their infant's feeding habits between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices

    Reported as caregiver-rated perceived changes in their infant's feeding habits since they started using the device in the study on a 7-point Likert scale (1 - much harder to feed to 4 - no changes to feeding to 7 - much easier to feed).

    Measured: This is reported at the 1-2 days of use, 4-5 days of use, and 7-10 days of use follow up surveys.

  6. Caregiver-reported perceived changes in their infant's breathing between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices

    Reported as caregiver-rated perceived changes in their infant's breathing since they started using the device in the study on a 4-point Likert scale (1 - no change in breathing to 4 - breathing a lot better).

    Measured: This is reported at all follow ups, from the first survey completed at 1-2 days of device use to the final survey completed at the end of the third month of use per participant

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Feb 2025
  2. Study start5 Mar 2025
  3. Primary completion17 Dec 2025
  4. Study completion17 Dec 2025

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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
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
28 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06816875
Sponsor's protocol ID
CHEO REB# 25/07X
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
27 Jan 2025
Last updated
2 Apr 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
Yes: Data collected for this research may be used in future related research projects that are either an extension of the original project or in the same general area of research (secondary use of data). Researchers outside of this specific study may request access to the coded database for new research purposes with a specific study plan and agreement to use the coded data only for that research. Participants will not be asked to provide additional informed consent for the use of their coded data for future research. As this study is being conducted to compare the user experience of the NozeBot to three competitor devices, future data sharing requests will be reviewed and allowed in collaboration with Dr. Noze Best.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing NozeBot Electric Nasal Aspirator, NoseFrida the SnotSucker and hydraSense Baby Nasal Care Nasal Aspirator Starter Kit in people with Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, run by Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario at 1 site in Canada.

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 5 inclusion and 8 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 2 Apr 2026. 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 Canada. 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?

Differences in the caregiver's user experience on device ease of use between the NozeBot and the NoseFrida, hydraSense and Braun devices (time frame: This is reported at all follow ups, from the first survey completed at 1-2 days of device use to the final survey completed at the end of the third month of use per participant). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 2 Apr 2026.

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