ELVIS
Edinburgh & Lothians Viral Intervention Study (ELVIS): A pilot randomised control trial of hypertonic saline nasal irrigation and gargling on individuals with the common cold to assess recruitment, retention, side effects and effectiveness.
We as a group are interested in identifying a low cost, easily accessible intervention against the common cold. This trial is our first step towards getting robust scientific data on the efficacy of nasal irrigation for the common cold.
Chief Investigator: Dr Sandeep Ramalingam
Number and location of participating sites (by region/ country): 2 Sites within NHS Lothian
Funder: Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation (Ref: 10-303).
Start and End date of grant award
Current Status: Awaiting publication.
Website: http://www.elvisstudy.com/
Trial Unblinding Information: In circumstances where unblinding is necessary please refer to the protocol and follow instructions provided. Contact details are provided below.
Contact details:
Principal Investigator, Dr. Sandeep Ramalingam, Consultant Virologist, Department of Microbiology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA.
Sponsor: NHS Lothian and University of Edinburgh - ACCORD
ECTU Involvement: Data base, randomisation service provision.