Rapid flu testing for fever and respiratory illness
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a fast, point-of-care test to detect the flu in adults who have fever and respiratory symptoms. The goal is to see if this quick test can help doctors diagnose and treat flu more effectively.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have a fever of at least 100.4°F (38°C) that has lasted for more than 24 hours.
- You must have at least one respiratory symptom like cough, sore throat, or runny nose for more than 24 hours.
- You must also have at least one of these: low oxygen levels, flu suspected by your doctor, or you're 65 or older with certain health conditions and a fever of at least 99.5°F (37.5°C).
- You cannot have a different known cause for your illness, like bacterial pneumonia or a urinary tract infection.
- You must be willing to let your data be collected, and you must not have participated in this study in the last 14 days.
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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