Scientists launch major study to unlock secrets of respiratory infections

NCT ID NCT05336851

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to collect blood and saliva samples from 2000 adults who come to the emergency room with a suspected respiratory infection. Researchers will use these samples to better understand how the body responds to infections and to find new ways to diagnose and treat them. The study does not test any new drug or treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better diagnostic tools and treatments for respiratory infections.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not directly benefit participants or produce immediate clinical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease coinfection fungal infectious disease infectious disease infectious disease with sepsis mycobacterial infectious disease pneumonia Sepsis viral infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hong Kong University

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, China

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