Spit test for COVID-19 shows promise in hospital study

NCT ID NCT04367545

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aimed to develop and validate a new molecular test for COVID-19 using saliva samples instead of the standard nose swab. Researchers tested 130 adults at a French hospital to see if the saliva method could accurately identify positive and negative cases. The goal was to provide an easier, more scalable testing option that could help during shortages of standard testing supplies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rouen University Hospital

    Rouen, France

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