New device aims to detect flu, RSV, and COVID-19 in one quick test
NCT ID NCT04782336
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collected nasal swabs, throat swabs, and saliva samples from 79 people with symptoms of flu, RSV, or COVID-19. The samples were used to help evaluate a point-of-care device called LumiraDx, which aims to quickly and accurately detect these viruses. The study focused on testing the device's performance, not on treating any disease.
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 a fast, accurate point-of-care test for multiple respiratory viruses at once.
What could go wrong
This is a small sample collection study, not a treatment trial. The device's accuracy still needs full validation in larger studies.
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Locations
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Barts Health NHS Trust
London, E1 1BB, United Kingdom
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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
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Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom
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NHS Lothian - Royal Hospital for Children & Young People
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation
London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom