COVID19
Conditions
Keywords
SARS-CoV-2, coronavirus testing
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to verify the sensibility and accuracy of a rapid detection test for SARS-CoV-2 in breath samples analyzed by the breath detector analyzer TeraSystem, comparing with PCR tests.
Detailed description
BioSafety Technologies has developed a rapid detection test to clear people of COVID-19. A person can undergo an easy non-invasive test, to determine if they are: COVID-19 Clear (Negative) or Infected (Positive). The user-friendly process does not involve medically trained personnel. The study will compare TeraSystem test results against PCR test results. Persons participating will be persons having a PCR test as part of the Health System and consenting to participate.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTBreath sample
Patient will blow into a tube 5 times.
Sponsors
Instituto Costarricense de Investigaciones Clínicas ICIC
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
7 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Older than 7 years odf age Able to provide informed consent Able to take the breath test
Exclusion criteria
Younger than 7 years of age Unable to provide informed consent Unable to take the breath test
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of disease | 1 minute | Established diagnosis |
Countries
Costa Rica
Outcome results
None listed