Enrolling: UNC COVID-19 Research Study

385 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill NC

Description

Have you recently tested positive for COVID-19? If so, you can help us study the effects of mouth rinses on COVID-19. The purpose of this research study is to determine if commercially available mouth washes affect COVID-19 in saliva. Results of this study can help reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread in many settings. Seeking participants who are: -Between the ages of 18-65 -Within 7 days of positive test or symptom onset Study involves a 1.5 hour visit at UNC Adams School of Dentistry, where you will rinse with a mouth rinse and then give saliva samples. If you participate, you will receive a $50 Visa gift card. If interested, please text or call Samantha Jhingree at . IRB Study # 20-2040 PI: Laura Jacox DMD, PhD, MS More information can be found here: https://www.cbs17.com/community/health/coronavirus/can-mouthwash-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19-unc-researchers-want-to-find-out/ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article249350940.html https://chapelboro.com/news/coronavirus-covid-19/unc-clinical-trials-test-use-of-mouthwash-to-reduce-covid-spread https://researchforme.unc.edu/index.php/en/study-details?rcid=1340 https://dentistry.unc.edu/discovery/ https://www.unc.edu/posts/2021/02/22/carolina-clinical-trial-tests-effectiveness-of-mouthwash-to-kill-coronavirus/