Kanuka honey and cold sores

Study title: 5% Aciclovir or Honevo as a treatment for cold sores.

Registration: ANZCTR: ACTRN12615000648527

Ethics: 15/NTB/93

Medsafe: 15/SCOTT/14

This study aims to establish whether NZ kanuka honey is an effective treatment for cold sores.

A nationwide trial, we are seeking nearly 1000 participants to enrol via our pharmacy research network within three days of the onset of a cold sore.

To take part in this study you must:
✔	Be aged 16 or over
✔	Require treatment for an active coldsore
✔	Have coldsore symptoms that have started over the past 72 hours

You will will not be able to take part in the study if:
✗	You are pregnant or breastfeeding
✗	You are allergic to honey glycerin or aciclovir
✗	You have used oral aciclovir or similar for the current cold sore
✗	You are planning to use medicine that may affect your cold sore during your participation in the study (Lysine etc)

You will be randomised to either 5% acyclovir cream or Honevo.

You will be asked to complete a daily diary (30 seconds/day) and final feedback call.

There is no need to travel for study visits as all data is collected remotely.

Treatment is provided at no charge and there is $25 reimbursement for time on completion.

For more information and pharmacies near you please contact:

Alex Semprini

04 805 0260

Study title: 5% Aciclovir or Honevo as a treatment for cold sores.

Registration: ANZCTR: ACTRN12615000648527

Ethics: 15/NTB/93

Medsafe: 15/SCOTT/14

This study aims to establish whether NZ kanuka honey is an effective treatment for cold sores.

A nationwide trial, we are seeking nearly 1000 participants to enrol via our pharmacy research network within three days of the onset of a cold sore.

To take part in this study you must:
✔	Be aged 16 or over
✔	Require treatment for an active coldsore
✔	Have coldsore symptoms that have started over the past 72 hours

You will will not be able to take part in the study if:
✗	You are pregnant or breastfeeding
✗	You are allergic to honey glycerin or aciclovir
✗	You have used oral aciclovir or similar for the current cold sore
✗	You are planning to use medicine that may affect your cold sore during your participation in the study (Lysine etc)

You will be randomised to either 5% acyclovir cream or Honevo.

You will be asked to complete a daily diary (30 seconds/day) and final feedback call.

There is no need to travel for study visits as all data is collected remotely.

Treatment is provided at no charge and there is $25 reimbursement for time on completion.

For more information and pharmacies near you please contact:

Alex Semprini

04 805 0260

Study title: 5% Aciclovir or Honevo as a treatment for cold sores.

Registration: ANZCTR: ACTRN12615000648527

Ethics: 15/NTB/93

Medsafe: 15/SCOTT/14

This study aims to establish whether NZ kanuka honey is an effective treatment for cold sores.

A nationwide trial, we are seeking nearly 1000 participants to enrol via our pharmacy research network within three days of the onset of a cold sore.

To take part in this study you must:
✔	Be aged 16 or over
✔	Require treatment for an active coldsore
✔	Have coldsore symptoms that have started over the past 72 hours

You will will not be able to take part in the study if:
✗	You are pregnant or breastfeeding
✗	You are allergic to honey glycerin or aciclovir
✗	You have used oral aciclovir or similar for the current cold sore
✗	You are planning to use medicine that may affect your cold sore during your participation in the study (Lysine etc)

You will be randomised to either 5% acyclovir cream or Honevo.

You will be asked to complete a daily diary (30 seconds/day) and final feedback call.

There is no need to travel for study visits as all data is collected remotely.

Treatment is provided at no charge and there is $25 reimbursement for time on completion.

For more information and pharmacies near you please contact:

Alex Semprini

04 805 0260