CandyCollect Strep Throat Testing

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Conditions studied: Group A Streptococcal Infection

In brief

This study will enroll children ages 5-17 who test positive for Group A Streptococcus (GAS) at a single clinic visit lasting approximately 30-60 minutes. The primary aim of this study is to assess the accuracy and feasibility of the CandyCollect platform to capture and detect GAS. The investigators hypothesize that the CandyCollect platform is non-inferior to gold-standard rapid antigen detection testing for GAS.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05175196

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Madison

People needed

210

Starts

2023-01-10

Expected to finish

2027-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-13

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Child age 5-17 years old
• Diagnosis of acute pharyngitis caused by GAS
• A positive RADT swab in clinic
• Able to assent and complete surveys in English

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to suck on a swab or CandyCollect
• Previous participation in this study
• Self-reported sensitivity to sugar-free products
• Inclusion for Caregiver Participants:
• Parent or legal guardian able to provide consent for child participant
• Physically present at the clinic with the child
• Able consent and complete surveys in English
• Exclusion for Caregiver Participants:
• Does not meet inclusion criteria

Where it is running

• University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics — Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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