Scientists sniff out virus spread with home air monitors
NCT ID NCT07298967
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether air samplers placed in homes can detect viruses that cause colds and flu, and how that compares to standard nasal swabs. About 422 students and their families will participate. The goal is to better understand how respiratory viruses spread through households and whether air surveillance could be a useful tool.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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