No more throat swabs? saliva test for strep throat shows promise
NCT ID NCT05521568
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a rapid molecular test using saliva can accurately diagnose strep throat in children aged 3-15. Researchers compared the saliva test to standard throat swab methods in 800 children visiting primary care. If accurate, this could replace uncomfortable throat swabs with a simple saliva sample.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Abbott ID NOW STREP A 2 rapid molecular test
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could allow quick, painless strep throat diagnosis using saliva instead of throat swabs, making testing easier for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The test may not be as accurate on saliva as on throat swabs, and results may not change current practice.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France
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