Spit test could replace uncomfortable nose swabs for COVID-19 screening
NCT ID NCT04578509
First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested whether using saliva samples can detect the COVID-19 virus as accurately as the standard method (a swab inserted into the nose). Over 5,000 adults and children provided both a nose swab and a saliva sample. The goal was to see if a simpler, less invasive spit test could be used for widespread screening.
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SARS-CoV-2 screening device of Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP)
Paris, 75001, France
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