Bern police officers tested for COVID-19 immunity over one year
NCT ID NCT04643444
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how many police officers in Bern, Switzerland had antibodies against COVID-19 over one year. About 1,024 officers volunteered to give blood samples at five different times. Researchers also asked about their work and home life to understand infection risks and how well protective gear worked.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,024 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2021
- Finished
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Jun 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Employees of the cantonal police of Bern, Switzerland
- Ages
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18 to 65 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: * Police officers of the cantonal police of Bern volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal or inability to give informed consent or contraindication to venepuncture.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Bern, Institute for Infectious Diseases
Bern, Canton of Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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