Nasal Swab Objective and Statistical Evaluation (NOSE Study)

Completed

Conditions studied: SARS Coronavirus 2 RT-PCR Testing

In brief

Supply chain disruptions have led to shortages in test swabs which are used to collect respiratory samples. Lack of these test swabs can reduce a hospital or state's ability to test patients for COVID-19. To address this shortage, many manufacturers, hospitals and individuals have designed non-traditional 3D printed swabs for COVID-19 diagnosis that could potentially meet demands for nasal swabs. However, questions regarding the safety and effectiveness of these swabs remain. This study will provide additional, statistically supported evidence as to the safety and efficacy of novel swabs.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07469670

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

1179

Starts

2021-04-05

Expected to finish

2022-08-16

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Symptomatic or COVID-19 positive (within the past 2 weeks)
• Has a COVID-19 positive household member
• Female and male Veterans or female and male VHA employees
• Able and willing to give informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Self-reported history of frequent nosebleeds or a diagnosis of coagulopathy or any bleeding disorders
• Unsuitability for mid-turbinate or nasopharyngeal swabbing due to prior surgery
• Need for legally authorized representative for purpose of giving consent

Where it is running

• VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA — Seattle, Washington, United States

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