Bee product spray may keep colds away
NCT ID NCT07246850
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a propolis throat spray to see if it can reduce how often and how long healthy adults get sick. One hundred people aged 18 to 65 will use the spray or a placebo daily for 16 weeks and report any illnesses. The goal is to find a simple way to prevent common colds and sore throats.
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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 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2025
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Be male or female * Be aged 18-65 * Meet at least one of the following criteria: Work in a hospital or other healthcare setting Work in a school * Have a child/children under the age of 10 * Be willing to take the test or placebo product once daily and complete study questionnaires every four weeks for the 16-week study period * Be willing to refrain from taking any over-the-counter products, herbal remedies, or supplements that target immune function during the study period and for two weeks prior. * Be willing to maintain their current diet, sleep schedule, and activity level for the duration of the study. * Be in good general health and not live with any uncontrolled chronic conditions. * Reside in the United States. Exclusion Criteria: * Has undergone any surgeries or invasive treatments in the past six months or plans to undergo any during the study period * Anyone with seasonal allergies * Anyone who follows a restrictive diet (e.g., keto, vegan, raw, carnivore, etc.). * Anyone who got a vaccination in the last 2 weeks. * Anyone taking one or more prescription medications: Corticosteroids: Prednisone (prednisone), Deltasone (prednisolone), Medrol (methylprednisolone), Decadron (dexamethasone), Cortef (hydrocortisone), Kenalog (triamcinolone), Flonase (fluticasone), Nasonex (mometasone) Biologics (Immunomodulating Agents): Humira (adalimumab), Enbrel (etanercept), Remicade (infliximab), Stelara (ustekinumab), Cosentyx (secukinumab), Taltz (ixekizumab), Orencia (abatacept), Simponi (golimumab), Xeljanz (tofacitinib), Rituxan (rituximab), Actemra (tocilizumab), Kineret (anakinra) DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs): Methotrexate (methotrexate), Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), Arava (leflunomide), Azulfidine (sulfasalazine), Imuran (azathioprine), CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil), Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) JAK Inhibitors: Olumiant (baricitinib), Rinvoq (upadacitinib), Jakafi (ruxolitinib) Other Immunosuppressive Medications: Prograf (tacrolimus), Neoral, Sandimmune (cyclosporine), Rapamune (sirolimus), Zortress (everolimus) * Has had any major illness in the past three months. * Drinks heavily (defined as 8 or more alcoholic drinks per week for women or 15 or more alcoholic drinks per week for men). * Uses illicit drugs. * Has known allergies or hypersensitivities to any of the study product ingredients. * Is immunocompromised due to a medical condition or due to immunosuppressive medications or treatments. * Has any known autoimmune conditions. * Has any chronic health conditions that could impact participation in the study, including cancer, liver, or mental health disorders. * Has known serious allergic reactions requiring the use of an Epi-Pen. * Is currently pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding. * Is currently participating in another research study or plans to do so during the 16-week study period. * Has a history of substance abuse. * Is currently a smoker or has been a smoker in the past three months.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Citruslabs
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89118, United States
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