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New treatment option for Influenza
Official title Influenza Immunization in Adults Over Age 75
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02200276
What this study is testing
What is Influenza?
Influenza is an investigational medicine, given as an once-weekly, being studied as a potential treatment for influenza.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The immune system is the part of the body that protects against infection. The immune system often doesn't work as effectively as people get older.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 75 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults over age 75 years
You likely can't join if
- Allergies to egg or vaccine
- Active malignancies
- On radiation or chemotherapy
- Active systemic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis
- Acute exacerbation of chronic cardiopulmonary conditions including decompensated CHF or COPD
- Taking oral steroids (such as prednisone) or immune modulating drugs (such as methotrexate).
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults over age 75 years
- Allergies to egg or vaccine
- Active malignancies
- On radiation or chemotherapy
- Active systemic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis
- Acute exacerbation of chronic cardiopulmonary conditions including decompensated CHF or COPD
- Taking oral steroids (such as prednisone) or immune modulating drugs (such as methotrexate).
- Lacking the capacity to consent (individuals who do not understand what Flu shot is or need someone else to decide if s/he should get the Flu shot)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 75 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.