Lollipop could replace painful throat swabs for kids
NCT ID NCT05175196
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a lollipop-shaped device called CandyCollect to see if it can detect strep throat in children ages 5-17. Kids suck on the lollipop for a few minutes, and it captures bacteria in special channels. Researchers compare results to standard throat swabs to see if the candy-like test is just as accurate and more comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CandyCollect device (lollipop-shaped saliva collection tool)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a less scary way to test for strep throat in children, making clinic visits easier.
- What could go wrong
- This study is small and currently suspended, so results may not be reliable. The device may not be as accurate as standard tests.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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