RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS (RTI)

This study tests whether a daily supplement called AHCC, made from shiitake mushrooms, can reduce the number of respiratory infections (like colds) in children aged 2 to 4. Sixty children in daycare will receive either AHCC or a placebo for three months. Researchers will track fe…

This study tests whether PMBL® sublingual tablets can reduce the number of respiratory infections (like colds) in children aged 3 to 12 who are prone to getting sick. Half the children will receive the active tablet, and half will receive a placebo (inactive tablet) for 3 months,…

This study tests whether a combination of sodium nucleinate, magnesium, vitamin B6, and high-dose vitamin D can prevent respiratory infections like colds and flu better than standard multivitamins. Two hundred healthy male military recruits, aged 18-27, will take either the new m…

This study looks at whether a fast, bedside test (SPOTFIRE) can help doctors better treat children with respiratory infections in the emergency department. About 720 children aged 2 months to 18 years will be randomly assigned to either get the rapid test or standard care. The go…

This study will track which respiratory viruses—like flu, COVID-19, and RSV—are circulating in French primary care clinics each winter. Up to 25,000 patients with cold or flu symptoms will provide a saliva or nose swab sample. The goal is to monitor virus activity and help guide …

This study looks at how different features of an AI system that helps doctors make decisions affect whether they actually use it. Researchers will have 3,000 primary care doctors in China use a web-based tool to diagnose and treat respiratory infections. The goal is to see which …