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H5N1 Milk Detection Study
NCT06850298 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
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.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Pasteurized milk contaminated with killed A(H5) virus
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Hope Clinic — Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06850298
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06850298 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,434 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Influenza appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Pasteurized milk contaminated with killed A(H5) virus is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06850298 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06850298 about?
NCT06850298 is a clinical study titled "H5N1 Milk Detection Study". 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 resu...
What is the current status of trial NCT06850298?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2025-05-09. Estimated completion is 2026-03.
What conditions does trial NCT06850298 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Influenza. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06850298?
The interventions under investigation include: Pasteurized milk contaminated with killed A(H5) virus (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06850298?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,434 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06850298 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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