Fingerstick test could help doctors skip unnecessary antibiotics

NCT ID NCT06746259

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Lumos Diagnostics Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether FebriDx, a rapid fingerstick test, can accurately tell bacterial from non-bacterial acute respiratory infections when used by people without lab training. Researchers compared results from untrained operators to trained ones in 800 patients with fever and respiratory symptoms. The goal was to see if the test is easy to use and reliable enough for quick, on-the-spot diagnosis.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: FebriDx fingerstick test
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make it easier to quickly diagnose respiratory infections without lab training, helping doctors decide whether antibiotics are needed.
What could go wrong: This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The test may not be as accurate in real-world use, and results may not apply to all settings or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

respiratory tract infectious disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS (ARIS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ascada Health

Fullerton, California, 92835, United States
Ascada Health

Katy, Texas, 77494, United States
Exer Urgent Care

Pasadena, California, 91105, United States
HMG Clinical Research/Herrera Medical Group

Bedford, Texas, 76021, United States
Hillcrest Medical Research, LLC

Orange City, Florida, 32763, United States
Hometown Urgent Care and Research

Beavercreek, Ohio, 45430, United States
L&C

Miami, Florida, 33144, United States
Trujillo Medical Center

Miramar, Florida, 33027, United States

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