Scientists sniff out virus spread with home air monitors

NCT ID NCT07298967

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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