New 20-Minute sore throat test could cut unnecessary antibiotics
NCT ID NCT06713642
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new rapid test called SPOTFIRE ST for people with sore throats in urgent care. The test uses PCR to find up to 13 different viruses and bacteria in about 20 minutes. Researchers wanted to see if doctors find it useful, how accurate it is, and whether patients and providers are satisfied with it. About 200 people took part, and the study is already completed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SPOTFIRE ST System (rapid PCR test device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this test could help doctors quickly identify the cause of a sore throat and prescribe antibiotics or antivirals more wisely.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on test performance and satisfaction, not on patient health outcomes. The test may not change treatment decisions or be widely adopted.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UW Health Urgent Care Centers
Madison, Wisconsin, 53717, United States