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NCT05690516
The Protective Effect of Mask Wearing Against Respiratory Tract Infections
Conditions: COVID-19, Respiratory Tract Infections
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: 1
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 4000
Sponsor: Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Summary
In this trial the researchers plan to recruit 4,000 volunteers to be randomly allocated either wearing face masks in public spaces where they are close to other people, or not wear face masks in such circumstances.
For each participant the trial period is 2 weeks, after which they will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire which includes questions about whether they experienced the common cold, influenzas or COVID-19 symptoms during the trail period.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Are at least 18 years of ageAre willing to be randomized to wear, or not to wear, face masks outside their home when close to others for a 14-day periodProvide informed consentExclusion Criteria:None
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05690516). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
