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Microbiome Analysis of Skin and Airway Samples and Effect of Face Masks

NCT04894422 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2021-05-20

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Summary

The goal of this study is to optimize two methods for microbiome analysis of skin and upper airway samples (16S amplicon sequencing and Shotgun sequencing). In addition, the researchers will investigate whether there is an effect of wearing a face mask on the microbial communities of the skin and upper airways. The volunteers will self-collect swabs of the skin and upper airways (nose and/or throat). Bacterial DNA and/or total RNA will be isolated and the microbial communities will be investigated with 16S amplicon sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

Observational intervention

Voluntarily (not) wearing a face mask (cotton or surgical) for 4 hours, following the government's guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universiteit Antwerpen

    collaborator OTHER

  • University Hospital, Antwerp

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sarah Lebeer, Prof. · Universiteit Antwerpen

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-03-15
Primary Completion
2021-12-31
Completion
2023-03-15

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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