SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Detection Using the Breath Analizer TeraSystem
Study Details
Study Description
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.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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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.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Positive TeraSystem test Patients having positive PCR tests will undergo TeraSystem test |
Diagnostic Test: Breath sample
Patient will blow into a tube 5 times.
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Negative TeraSystem test Patients having negative PCR tests will undergo TeraSystem test |
Diagnostic Test: Breath sample
Patient will blow into a tube 5 times.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Presence of disease [1 minute]
Established diagnosis
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
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
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Instituto Costarricense de Investigaciones Clínicas | San José | Costa Rica |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Instituto Costarricense de Investigaciones Clínicas ICIC
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Guillermo Rodríguez Gómez, MD, Founder and Investigator
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- Tera-CR-1