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Febrile Whole Blood Specimen Collection and Testing
NCT03498027 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Whole blood samples will be collected from febrile patients presenting with fever of unknown origin and flu-like syndromes. Collection sites will consent patients and collect one (1) 4 mL whole blood sample from adults and either (1) 2 mL pediatric whole blood sample or 0.5 mL whole blood sample collected in a micro collection container from pediatric patients from each patient enrolled into the study. Study site will test whole blood samples received from collection sites daily using the Applied Biosystems™ Bacillus anthracis Detection Kit. Data generated will demonstrate product specificity when testing febrile whole blood samples.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE TaqMan Bacillus anthracis Detection Kit
Study Locations (3)
Massachusetts
- New England Center for Clinical Research — Fall River
- Medical Research Network — Franklin
Florida
- Boca Biolistics — Tarpon Springs
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 97 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-07-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-10-18 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03498027
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03498027 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 97 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is MRI Global, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Anthrax appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which TaqMan Bacillus anthracis Detection Kit is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03498027 reports 3 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Massachusetts, Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03498027 about?
NCT03498027 is a clinical study titled "Febrile Whole Blood Specimen Collection and Testing". Whole blood samples will be collected from febrile patients presenting with fever of unknown origin and flu-like syndromes. Collection sites will consent patients and collect one (1) 4 mL whole blood sample from adults and either (1) 2 mL pediatric whole blood sample or 0.5 mL whole blood sample col...
What is the current status of trial NCT03498027?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 97 participants. The study started on 2018-07-26. Estimated completion is 2018-10-18.
What conditions does trial NCT03498027 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anthrax, Febrile Infection. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03498027?
The interventions under investigation include: TaqMan Bacillus anthracis Detection Kit (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03498027?
This trial is sponsored by MRI Global, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03498027 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Florida, Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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