New study aims to sharpen COVID-19 testing and uncover immunity secrets
NCT ID NCT04404062
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing different methods to detect COVID-19 infections and measure immunity. Researchers will use PCR tests to find active infections and antibody tests to see who has been infected before. Up to 2500 volunteers, including staff and their families, will participate. The goal is to improve testing accuracy and understand how long immunity lasts.
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 study could help improve COVID-19 testing methods and provide valuable data on infection rates and immunity duration.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and results may not apply to other populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 2,500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants are individuals who are screened upon entry to the Richmond Pharmacology unit. These individuals may be employees of Richmond Pharmacology, volunteers for other concurrent studies, or members of the public.
- Ages
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5 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female aged 5 to 70 years. * An understanding, ability, and willingness to fully comply with the project procedures and restrictions. Exclusion Criteria: * Not applicable.
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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.
How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Richmond Pharmacology Ltd. 1a Newcomen St, London Bridge
RECRUITINGLondon, London, SE1 1YR, United Kingdom
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