Saliva swab could spot hidden virus in kids

NCT ID NCT00815802

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a simple saliva test can find cytomegalovirus (CMV) in children aged 3 months to 6 years. Researchers collected saliva samples from 655 children in daycares and a hospital emergency department. The goal was to see how common the virus is and to check if the testing process works well.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cytomegalovirus infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bactériologie-Virologie

    Limoges, 87, France