France launches massive virus surveillance in GP clinics

NCT ID NCT07599449

First seen May 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will track common respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV in up to 25,000 people visiting their doctor in France. Doctors will collect saliva or nose swabs from patients with cold or flu symptoms to see which viruses are spreading. The goal is to better understand virus circulation and help public health officials respond to outbreaks.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • IPLESP - UMR S 1136, N° BC 2908, Faculté de médecine Sorbonne Université, site Saint Antoine, 27 rue Chaligny

    Paris, France

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this surveillance could improve understanding of which respiratory viruses are circulating and help guide vaccination strategies and public health measures.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It won't directly benefit participants and may face challenges in sample collection or data completeness.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 influenza respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease respiratory tract infectious disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.