Quick Needle-Free test could spot long COVID
NCT ID NCT07343856
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new, non-invasive diagnostic method for long COVID. Researchers will use a single-session bioelectrical assessment to detect patterns linked to viral persistence in 50 adults with long COVID. The goal is to see if this approach can reliably identify ongoing viral antigens without needles or drugs.
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 provide a quick, non-invasive diagnostic tool for long COVID, helping identify persistent viral antigens.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage diagnostic study (50 participants) with no treatment. The method is experimental and may not prove reliable or generalizable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Research Institute of Virology
Tashkent, 100194, Uzbekistan
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