Mayo clinic tests smart air sensors to fight hospital infections
NCT ID NCT07670117
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding special air quality sensors and software to hospital ventilation systems can lower the number of respiratory infections among healthcare workers. About 850 Mayo Clinic staff will report symptoms and provide self-swabs when sick. The goal is to see if cleaner air reduces infection risk.
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 hospital air quality systems that lower the risk of respiratory infections spreading among staff and patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures infections and air quality, so it won't directly prevent or cure illness. Results may not apply to other settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States
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Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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