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A Study of Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) for Seasonal Prophylaxis of Influenza in Children.

CompletedPhase 4

Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche

Conditions: Influenza

Interventions: oseltamivir [Tamiflu]

Countries: United States, Canada, Denmark

This study will evaluate the safety of Tamiflu, when used for the prevention of influenza in children during the flu season. Children who would benefit from influenza prophylaxis when influenza is circulating in the community will receive treatment with Tamiflu syrup (or capsules) 30mg-75mg once daily (dependent on body weight) for 6 weeks. Safety data and influenza symptoms will be recorded throughout the study. The anticipated time on study treatment is \<3 months, and the target sample size is \<100 individuals.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 1 Year to 12 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* males or females, 1-12 years of age;
* candidate for seasonal prophylaxis;
* negative rapid diagnostic test for influenza at baseline.

Exclusion Criteria:

* symptoms suggestive of influenza-like illness;
* positive rapid diagnostic test for influenza;
* antiviral treatment for influenza in 2 weeks prior to randomization.

Locations (6)

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
El Paso, Texas, United States
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Aalborg, Denmark