Rutgers Pilot for PREDICT- Patient LAB Test
Purpose
A pilot study was initiated to assess feasibility of testing asymptomatic dental patients presenting to the Oral Medicine Clinic at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine for SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA using an FDA approved RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV2- an RNA RT-PCR assay (Accurate Diagnostics)
Condition
- SARS-CoV2 Infection
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 18 Years and 99 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Adult 18 years or older; reporting to the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine for a dental visit
Exclusion Criteria
- Previous participation
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Intervention Model Description
- Pilot study to assess feasibility of testing asymptomatic dental patients for SARS-CoV-2 antigen using lab-based RNA RT-PCR testing
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
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Other SARS-CoV-2 testing |
There is only one arm in this study- the study is a non-randomized pilot. All the subjects will be tested for SARS CoV 2 viral infection as described. |
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Recruiting Locations
More Details
- NCT ID
- NCT05607043
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Detailed Description
Patients with upcoming dental appointments at the Oral Medicine clinic at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine were contacted to solicit interest in participating in a pilot study to assess feasibility of testing asymptomatic dental patients for SARS CoV 2 infection using an RNA RT-PCR assay. Interested subjects completed a previsit survey after confirming their interest electronically. Subsequently, they received kit to collect their saliva sample at home along with instructions on how to do so. They were directed to drop off their saliva samples for testing at the dental clinic and signed the consent form at that time. After confirming a negative result, the patients were subsequently triaged over the phone for any symptoms and the following day, presented for their dental visit. On the day of their visit, they were triaged, completed their dental visit and were surveyed to get their feedback on the study procedures and their perceptions of safety.