Status:

COMPLETED

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Detection in Children

Lead Sponsor:

University of Calgary

Collaborating Sponsors:

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Conditions:

Covid19

SARS-CoV-2

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 18 years

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is quantify the transmission risk posted by SARS-CoV-2 in pre/asymptomatic infected children in order to inform the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Detailed Description

1. Background \& Rationale: Background: Transmission from individuals with pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic (hereafter abbreviated as pre/asymptomatic) SARS-CoV-2 infections is the Achilles' heel ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Younger than 18 years of age
  • Had SARS-CoV-2 NAT testing performed during the ED visit as part of an ongoing active asymptomatic surveillance program:
  • Exposed (SARS-CoV-2 positive) specific: Was found positive by SARS-CoV-2 NAT testing in the ongoing active surveillance program
  • Unexposed (SARS-CoV-2 negative/control) specific: Was found negative by SARS-CoV-2 NAT testing in the ongoing active surveillance program

Exclusion

  • Presence of any of the following viral symptoms commonly associated with SARS-CoV- 2 infection: fever, cough, dyspnea/difficulty breathing, generalized fatigue/weakness, myalgia (muscle or body aches), chills, feeling very unwell, sore throat, runny nose, gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea), conjunctivitis, headache, anosmia (loss of smell), ageusia (loss of taste) or rash in the 24 hours preceding the index visit (when the child was tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2).
  • Previously diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection based on a positive swab or serology (blood) test.
  • Decline to provide informed consent and/or assent, as required

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 31 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 22 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

372 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04853316

Start Date

January 31 2021

End Date

August 22 2022

Last Update

November 2 2022

Active Locations (5)

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1

Children's of Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233

2

University of California, San Diego - Rady Children's Hospital

San Diego, California, United States, 92123

3

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

4

Children's Medical Center of Dallas - UT Southwestern

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75235