New study tracks RSV ear infections in kids
NCT ID NCT04743609
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how often young children get ear infections from RSV, a common virus. Researchers will track 1900 children under 2 years old to see how many have RSV-related ear infections, with or without bronchiolitis. The goal is to better understand the burden of RSV in the COVID-19 era.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 1,900 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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1 day to 24 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * children under 24 months of age (≤) * One of the holders of parental authority signed the consent * Patient affiliated to a social security scheme (Social Security or Universal Medical Coverage) * Acute purulent otitis media (Paradise Criteria) or otorrhea with or withitout associated bronchiolitis Exclusion Criteria: * Age \>24 months * Refusal by one of the parents * Not affiliated to a social security system * Maternal RSV vaccination during the pregnancy of the included child
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ACTIV
RECRUITINGCréteil, 94000, France
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