CandyCollect Strep Throat Testing

Description

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.

Conditions

Group A Streptococcal Infection

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Microengineered Lollipop for Patient-Centric Saliva Collection

CandyCollect Strep Throat Testing

Condition
Group A Streptococcal Infection
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Madison

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53792

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Child age 5-17 years old
  • * Diagnosis of acute pharyngitis caused by GAS
  • * A positive RADT swab in clinic
  • * Able to assent and complete surveys in English
  • * Unable to suck on a swab or CandyCollect
  • * Previous participation in this study
  • * Self-reported sensitivity to sugar-free products
  • * Parent or legal guardian able to provide consent for child participant
  • * Physically present at the clinic with the child
  • * Able consent and complete surveys in English
  • * Does not meet inclusion criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

5 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Wisconsin, Madison,

Gregory DeMuri, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Study Record Dates

2025-05