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Rapid COVID-19 test put to the test in Real-World clinics
NCT ID NCT04557046
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a quick COVID-19 antigen test called LumiraDx at various point-of-care sites, like clinics. Over 1,100 people with COVID-19 symptoms took part. The test's accuracy was compared to standard lab methods to see how well it detects the virus.
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 could provide a fast, reliable test for COVID-19 that can be used at clinics or testing sites, helping with quicker diagnosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study evaluating test accuracy, not a treatment. The test may not be as accurate as lab-based methods, and results depend on proper sample collection.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,134 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2020
- Finished
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Sep 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
Approximately six (6) geographically diverse POC (Point of Care) locations (e.g. physician office laboratories, urgent cares, emergency departments, outpatient clinics including drive through testing sites or research centers) in the U.S. will participate in the study. Males and females of any age may be enrolled, and should be represented in proportions representative of the population.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. The subject may be of any age and either sex. * 2\. Preliminary assessment of the subject by the Investigator/designee should be suggestive of COVID-19 at the time of the study visit. The subject must present as symptomatic, meaning they have exhibited one or more of the following signs and symptoms for eligibility: fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, chills, repeated shaking with chills, new loss of taste or smell. The onset of these symptoms will be recorded. or The subject must have a documented SARS-CoV-2 PCR test in the past 48 hours. * 3\. Written informed consent must be obtained prior to study enrollment. 1. A subject who is eighteen (18) years or older must be willing to give written informed consent and must agree to comply with study procedures. 2. The Legal Guardian or Legal Authorized Representative of a subject who is under the age of eighteen (18) must give written informed consent and agree to comply with study procedures. Active written assent should be obtained from children of appropriate intellectual age (as defined by the IRB). Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. The subject underwent a nasal wash/aspirate as part of standard of care testing during this study visit. * 2\. The subject is currently receiving or has received within the past thirty (30) days of the study visit an experimental biologic, drug, or device including either treatment or therapy. * 3\. The subject has previously participated in this research study
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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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Ardmore Family Practice
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
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Chappel Group
Kissimmee, Florida, 34744, United States
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Children's Pediatric Associates of Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701, United States
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Good Samaritan Minute Clinic, Georgia Tech
Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, United States
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Gvozden Pediatrics
Millersville, Maryland, 21108, United States
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Physicians Quality Care of Jackson
Jackson, Tennessee, 38305, United States
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Village Health Partners
Plano, Texas, 75024, United States
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