Evaluation of Concordance Between Exhaled Air Test (eBAM-CoV) and RT-PCR to Detect SARS-CoV-2

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE NĪMES · Oct 23, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new test called eBAM-CoV, which is designed to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the cause of COVID-19, using exhaled air instead of the traditional nasal swab method. Traditional testing has some drawbacks, such as being invasive and sometimes providing unclear results. The eBAM-CoV test aims to provide quicker and clearer results by measuring the amount of viral proteins in the breath of patients suspected of having COVID-19. Researchers believe that this new method will work well alongside the standard test, especially for people showing symptoms or those who have been in close contact with infected individuals.

To participate in this trial, you need to be an adult over 18 years old and have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who tested positive. Unfortunately, pregnant women, those currently in another study, or individuals unable to understand the test procedures cannot take part. If you join the study, you'll use this portable device to provide a sample of your breath, and you'll receive quick results about whether the virus is present. This trial is currently recruiting participants and aims to improve how we test for COVID-19 in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult male or female patients over 18 years of age (≥)
• • Suspected of being infected with COVID-19 (symptomatic or contact case) and consulting for RT-PCR screening.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to understand the procedures to use the device
• • Patient participating in an another interventional study
• • Patient in exclusion period determined by another study
• • Patient under court protection or guardianship
• • Patient/trusted person/legal representative/family member for whom it is impossible to give informed information.
• • Pregnant, parturient or breast-feeding patient