Hypertonic saline nasal irrigation for the common cold

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    A pilot randomised control trial of hypertonic saline nasal irritation and gargling on individuals with the common cold to assess recruitment, retention, side effects and effectiveness.

  • IRAS ID

    127005

  • Contact name

    Sandeep Ramalingam

  • Contact email

    Sandeep.Ramalingam@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

  • REC name

    South East Scotland REC 02

  • REC reference

    13/SS/0079

  • Date of REC Opinion

    23 May 2013

  • REC opinion

    Favourable Opinion