Quick respiratory virus test in urgent care clinics
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a fast multiplex PCR test (a molecular test that identifies multiple respiratory viruses at once) helps urgent care doctors treat patients with common respiratory illnesses more effectively. The test results are analyzed to see if they improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary antibiotics.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 1 year old
- You have signs or symptoms of acute respiratory illness (such as bronchitis, cold, sore throat, or laryngitis)
- This is your first visit for a respiratory problem during the study period
- Your symptoms started 10 days ago or less
- You do not have severe respiratory illness requiring hospitalization
- You do not have chronic lung disease (such as COPD, emphysema, or pulmonary fibrosis) or other serious respiratory or throat conditions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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