COVID-19 MP Biomedicals Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Usability
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen over the counter usability study.
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Detailed Description
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The SARS-CoV-2 is a β-coronavirus, which is enveloped non-segmented positive-sense RNA virus 2. It is spread by human-to-human transmission via droplets or direct contact, and infection has been estimated to have mean incubation period of 6.4 days and a basic reproduction number of 2.24-3.58. Among patients with pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2, fever was the most common symptom, followed by cough. On 11 March 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak was characterized as a pandemic by the WHO. Since then, over 70 million people worldwide have been infected with the virus with over 1.5 million deaths attributed to the virus5. Laboratory testing for SARS-CoV-2 is currently being performed to determine if an individual has active infection via detection of viral RNA or if an individual has an immune response to the virus from a previous infection via detection of antibodies.
Specimen collection is a crucial first step in the evaluation of an individual's SARS-CoV-2 infection status. The goal of this project is to evaluate human usability of a rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test for over the counter (OTC) use. Study subjects under EDP supervision, either in-person or via video conference, will collect and test anterior nasal swab samples. The Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test collection and testing methodology is viewed as a convenient and inexpensive method to test clinical specimens for SARS-CoV-2 and OTC access will improve the availability of COVD-19 testing.
The COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Device detects SARS-CoV-2 viral antigens through visual interpretation of color development. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies are immobilized on the test region of the nitrocellulose membrane. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies conjugated to colored particles are immobilized on the conjugated pad. A sample is added to the extraction buffer which is optimized to release the SARS-CoV-2 antigens from specimen. During testing, the extracted antigens bind to anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies conjugated to colored particles. As the specimen migrates along the strip by capillary action and interacts with reagents on the membrane, the complex will be captured by the anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at the test region. Excess colored particles are captured at the internal control zone. The presence of a colored band in the test region indicates a positive result for the SARS-CoV-2 viral antigens, while its absence indicates a negative result. A colored band at the control region serves as a procedural control, indicating that the proper volume of specimen has been added and membrane wicking is working. (See Appendix 1).
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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Experimental: At least 30 persons 14-65+ years of age who test themselves Participants between the ages of 14-65+ years will perform candidate Ag self-test kit anterior nasal specimen collection and testing under the supervision of qualified site personnel in person. |
Device: Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test
Candidate Ag self-test kit anterior nasal specimen collection and testing will be done under the supervision of qualified site personnel in person.
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Experimental: At least 30 persons 18-65+ years of age who test another participant Participants between the ages of 18-65+ years will perform candidate Ag self-test kit anterior nasal specimen collection on another participant aged 2-65+ years and testing of the candidate Ag self-test kit under the supervision of qualified site personnel in person. |
Device: Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test
Candidate Ag self-test kit anterior nasal specimen collection and testing will be done under the supervision of qualified site personnel in person.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- 30 candidate Ag test self-collections [1 month]
Lay subjects aged 14-65+ who will perform collection of the candidate Ag self-test kit on themselves under the supervision of qualified site personnel in person.
- 30 candidate Ag test collections of another [1 month]
Lay subjects aged 18-65+ who will perform collection of the candidate Ag self-test kit on another participant aged 2-65+ years under the supervision of qualified site personnel in person
Secondary Outcome Measures
- At least one enrollment of a Spanish speaking lay user [1 month]
At least one lay subject aged 14-65+ who will perform collection of the candidate Ag self-test kit on themselves under the supervision of qualified site personnel in person and/or at least one lay subject aged 18-65+ who will perform collection of the candidate Ag self-test kit on another participant aged 2-65+ years under the supervision of qualified site personnel in person.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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The study population will include subjects from 2 years old to greater than 65 years old.
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Lay subjects who perform the test on themselves must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English or Spanish.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Participants who regularly use home diagnostic tests, such as glucose meters, will be excluded.
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Persons under 2 years of age will be excluded from participation.
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Persons under 14 years of age will be excluded from performing the Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test on themselves.
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Persons under 18 years of age will be excluded from performing the Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test on another qualified participant.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | EDP Biotech Corporation | Knoxville | Tennessee | United States | 37919 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- MP Biomedicals, LLC
- EDP Biotech
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jason Liggett, PhD, EDP Biotech
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
- Guo YR, Cao QD, Hong ZS, Tan YY, Chen SD, Jin HJ, Tan KS, Wang DY, Yan Y. The origin, transmission and clinical therapies on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak - an update on the status. Mil Med Res. 2020 Mar 13;7(1):11. doi: 10.1186/s40779-020-00240-0.
- Lai CC, Shih TP, Ko WC, Tang HJ, Hsueh PR. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19): The epidemic and the challenges. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2020 Mar;55(3):105924. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2020.105924. Epub 2020 Feb 17.
- Rothan HA, Byrareddy SN. The epidemiology and pathogenesis of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. J Autoimmun. 2020 May;109:102433. doi: 10.1016/j.jaut.2020.102433. Epub 2020 Feb 26.
- EDP-SOP-TNC-013