RSV returns with a vengeance after lockdowns end

NCT ID NCT04959734

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tracks when and how severely RSV (a common winter virus causing bronchiolitis) affects UK children under 2, especially after COVID-19 restrictions lifted. Researchers collect real-time reports from emergency departments and analyze virus genetics to see if the disease is hitting older kids or causing worse illness. The goal is to help hospitals prepare for surges and protect high-risk children.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

    RECRUITING

    Leicester, United Kingdom

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