RSV returns with a vengeance after COVID lockdowns
NCT ID NCT04959734
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tracks RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in UK children under 2, after COVID-19 disrupted normal seasonal patterns. Researchers are monitoring when RSV appears, how severe it is, and whether older children are affected. The goal is to help hospitals prepare for surges and protect high-risk infants.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help predict and prepare for RSV surges, protecting at-risk children through timely immunisation.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other countries or future seasons.
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
RECRUITINGLeicester, United Kingdom
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