Efficacy of Mouthwash in Reducing Salivary Carriage of COVID-19
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2020-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Researchers know that the virus that causes COVID-19 has been found in the saliva (spit) of
individuals who exhibit signs of the disease. Investigators would like to test the ability of
three mouthwashes to reduce the levels of this virus in participants' mouths. Investigators
will ask participants to use a liquid to swish around in the mouth for 30 seconds and spit it
into a collection cup. Investigators will also collect spit from participants before and
after participants use the mouthwash. Although participants will have no direct benefits from
the study, investigators will gain a wealth of information that would benefit patients who
are at risk for COVID-19.