Early detection of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in schools in the state of Hesse, Germany

Early detection of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in schools in the state of Hesse, Germany - The SAFE School Hessen study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00023091

Enrollment

1000

Registered

2020-09-24

Start date

2020-09-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

COVID-19

Interventions

Group 1: A cohort of 1'000 teachers are to conduct an at-home SARS-CoV-2 antigen test in a self-collected nasal swap once every two days. Positive results are to be reported to the Institute of Medica

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Full-time employed teacher in one of the schools in the state of Hesse, Germany, that is invited to participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: When sef-collection of sample or ability to perform a diagnostic test after instruction is not possible.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Number of positive and negativ test results at the end of the study period, confirmation of positive samples by gold standard (RT-PCR).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Applicability of an antigen test by non-medical professionals (questionnaire)	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSebastian Hoehl

Institut für Medizinische Virologie, Goethe Universität Frankfurt

sebastian.hoehl@kgu.de069-6301-6291

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026