Spit test could replace uncomfortable nose swabs for COVID-19 screening
NCT ID NCT04578509
First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study looked at whether testing saliva (spit) can find COVID-19 infections just as well as the standard nose swab test. Over 5,000 people of all ages provided both a nose swab and a saliva sample. The goal was to see if saliva testing could make screening easier and more comfortable for everyone.
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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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