Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:40 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:40 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02003651
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult women, ages 18 to 55 years.
* Non-smokers.
* Willingness to avoid the use of antibiotics, antivirals, nasal steroids, decongestants, antihistamines, combination cold formulas, echinacea, zinc, or vitamin C during the 12-week study.
* Willingness to maintain normal dietary and physical activity patterns during the 12-week intervention, and not make formal attempts to lose body weight.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current history of autoimmune or immune deficiency disease.
* History of moderate to severe allergic rhinitis with sneezing or itching of the nose or eyes during the winter/early spring.
* Current history of asthma with coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
* Pregnant or planning to be pregnant during the study.
* History of gastrointestinal upsets, rashes, or allergic reactions to Echinacea.
Healthy Volunteers:
True
Sex:
FEMALE
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
55 Years
Study:
NCT02003651
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02003651