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New blood test could reveal hidden COVID-19 infections

NCT ID NCT04418206

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a blood test called ELISpot to see if it can detect the body's immune response to the COVID-19 virus. The test aims to find infections that standard swab tests might miss and help predict whether a person will develop mild or severe illness. Researchers enrolled 950 people, including those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, their close contacts, and healthy volunteers.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this test could help doctors better understand when someone was infected and predict whether they might develop severe COVID-19.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The test may not prove accurate enough for widespread use, and results may not change patient care directly.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

950 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2020

Finished

Jul 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age ≥ 18 years, * patients with confirmed SARS-Cov2 infection (RT PCR positive) * or patients suspected (evocative chest scanner) * OR patients exposure to SARS-CoV2 but no symptoms (patient's family, caregivers) * OR patients Non exposure to SARS-Cov2 volunteer subjects (general population) Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant or breastfeeding female

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Antibes

    Antibes, Alpes Maritimes, 06606, France

  • CHU de nice

    Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 06001, France

  • Ch Cannes, Pneumologie

    Cannes, Alpes Maritimes, 06414, France

  • Ch Grasse

    Grasse, Alpes Maritimes, 06355, France

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