Efficacy Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, single dose study of the efficacy of a flavoured variant of Strepsils Throat Lozenge in the relief of dry and irritated sore throat due to upper respiratory tract infection or environmental factors.
IRAS ID
60998
Contact name
Alan G Wade
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare UK Ltd
Eudract number
2010-020985-94
Research summary
This study is being carried out to assess the efficacy of a new lubricating Strepsils lozenge in patients with a dry and irritated sore throat over a period of three hours. Subjects with a sore throat who are eligible to take part in the study will receive a lozenge in the clinic. Subjects will complete self-assessment forms which consist of throat soreness scores, difficulty in swallowing scales, throat dryness and a sore throat pain relief scale at regular intervals over a period of three hours. Additional questions regarding consumer acceptability of the product will also be contained in a consumer questionnaire. Once the three hour study assessment period is complete subjects can seek to treat their sore throat as required.
REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 2
REC reference
10/S0501/45
Date of REC Opinion
10 Sep 2010
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion