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CandyCollect Strep Throat Testing
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
This study will enroll children ages 5-17 who test positive for Group A Streptococcus (GAS) at a single clinic visit lasting approximately 30-60 minutes. The primary aim of this study is to assess the accuracy and feasibility of the CandyCollect platform to capture and detect GAS. The investigators hypothesize that the CandyCollect platform is non-inferior to gold-standard rapid antigen detection testing for GAS.
Official title: Microengineered Lollipop for Patient-Centric Saliva Collection
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
210
Start Date
2023-01-10
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2025-10-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
CandyCollect
The CandyCollect device is a novel, micro-engineered, lollipop-inspired platform. It has functionalized open microchannels for pathogen capture and concentration. It also has time-controlled flavoring release to make the platform more patient-centric.
Lollipop Swab
The "lollipop" swab is a typical swab that would be used to obtain routine pharyngeal samples. Child participants are instructed to suck on the swab for 10 seconds, as they would suck on a lollipop. Participant will be asked to take this test twice.
Locations (1)
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin, United States