A Study Of A Nasal And Throat Swab Alone Versus A Nasal And Throat Swab Plus Saliva Comparative Detection Of Respiratory Viruses In Older Adults With Acute Respiratory Infection

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether, and by how much, saliva-based viral RNA testing by RT-PCR, added to a nasal and throat (NT) swab, improves detection of RSV, hMPV, and hPIV in older adults with acute respiratory infection (ARI).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults aged 60 years and older at the time of consent.

  • Receiving primary care services at Mayo Clinic, residing in a site catchment area, with at least one primary care visit within the prior 3 years.

  • Research authorization for use of medical records (Minnesota sites only).

  • Provides written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Resides outside the catchment area served by the sites or receives primary care services at a non-Mayo facility.

  • Declines specimen collection.

  • Known cognitive impairment precluding consent or participation.

  • Any condition that, in the opinion of the study PIs, would prevent safe completion of study requirementscollection.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 09/14/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Young Juhn, M.D., M.P.H.

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Eau Claire, Wis.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Young Juhn, M.D., M.P.H.

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La Crosse, Wis.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Young Juhn, M.D., M.P.H.

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