H5N1 Milk Detection Study

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Conditions studied: Influenza

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether drinking pasteurized milk (milk heated to kill harmful germs) that contains inactive particles of a flu virus called A(H5) could lead to the detection of the virus in the nose or throat. Inactive particles are not capable of causing disease. The results will help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) better understand how milk consumption could affect flu surveillance. Investigators also want to see if the body produces antibodies in response to this milk consumption.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06850298

Run by

Emory University

People needed

30

Starts

2025-05-09

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals aged 18-64 years
• BMI ≤ 35 kg/m2
• Able to understand and give informed consent (American English) and comply with study visits and procedures.
• In good general health based on medical history and the investigator's clinical judgment.

You may not qualify if…

• Symptoms of acute respiratory illness or conjunctivitis within 7 days
• Febrile illness in the previous 72 hours
• Recent influenza antiviral use (within 14 days)
• Immunosuppression due to illness or medications
• Current pregnancy or breastfeeding
• History of allergy or intolerance to milk or milk alternatives
• Consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk within the previous 14 days
• Recent work (within 14 days) on a farm with animals known to be infected with A(H5) virus
• Previous receipt of A(H5) vaccine at any time

Where it is running

• Hope Clinic — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (enrolling)

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