New rapid test for infection and inflammation put to the test
NCT ID NCT05180110
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how well a new, quick finger-prick test (LumiraDx CRP) measures CRP levels compared to a standard lab test. CRP is a marker of infection, inflammation, or tissue injury. 79 adults with symptoms of these conditions took part. The goal was to see if the new test is accurate enough for doctors to use at the point of care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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79 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Finished
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May 2023
- 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
Adult patients (≥18 years) presenting to participating UK clinical sites with symptoms suggestive of infection, tissue injury, or inflammatory disorders. Eligible patients were recruited from emergency departments, acute medical units, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics, including NPT settings.
- 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: * Patients 18 years and over at the time of consent * Willing and able to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures * Presenting with symptoms of infection, tissue injury, inflammatory disorders. This includes but not limited to : respiratory tract infection (upper and lower), rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, burns, trauma, inflammatory bowel disease. Exclusion Criteria: * The patient is currently receiving or has received within the past thirty (30) days of the study visit an experimental biologic or drug including either treatment or therapy. * Skin lesions or conditions that would preclude a fingerstick and/or a venous blood draw. * Patient has previously participated in this study * Any patient with critical illness or requiring a time critical intervention * Patient with end of life or palliative care * Patient suffering from the following conditions: Myeloma, monoclonal gammopathy, extreme lipaemia * Patient is deemed medically unfit to participate.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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St Georges Hospital
London, United Kingdom
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University College London Hospital
London, United Kingdom
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