New rapid test for COVID-19 being developed with patient samples
NCT ID NCT04408066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collected nose, throat, and blood samples from 523 adults with COVID-19 symptoms or a past positive test. The goal was to help develop and check the accuracy of a new rapid test for detecting COVID-19 antibodies and viral proteins. The test is designed to be used at the point of care for quick diagnosis.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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523 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2020
- Finished
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May 2020
- 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
Patients presenting at their designated care facility displaying symptoms of COVID-19 and undergoing a SOC SARS-CoV-2 test or those who have tested positive in the past.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient is at least 18 years of age. 2. Patient meets either of the below categories: 1. Patient is presenting with symptoms indicative of COVID-19 and will be completing SOC sampling for SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing. (Eligible for Arm A) 2. Patient has had a confirmed positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result in the past. (Eligible for Arm B) Exclusion Criteria: 1. The patient does not have the capacity to consent as determined by the Research Team (and the impartial witness if applicable). 2. The patient is deemed to be unsuitable for research at the research teams' discretion.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Barts Health NHS Trust
London, E1 1BB, United Kingdom
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Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, E9 6SR, United Kingdom
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
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