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NCT04853316 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Detection in Children

A clinical trial of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, sponsored by University of Calgary.

Completed
Registry status
372
Enrollment target
5
Study locations

NCT04853316: Completed study of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, sponsored by University of Calgary.

NCT04853316 is a study of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 that has completed, run by University of Calgary. The registered enrollment target is 372 participants, below the 38,464-participant average among 298 other COVID-19 trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 5 study locations across 5 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04853316, a study of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, has completed, sponsored by University of Calgary.

COMPLETED
Registry status
372 participants
Enrollment target
5
Study locations

Study 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.

Primary Outcome

The clinical secondary attack rate (SAR) for households of participating children, which will be compared to generate the relative SAR for households of children with varying case and symptom statuses.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (5)

Alabama

  • Children's of Alabama - Birmingham

California

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

Massachusetts

  • Boston Children's Hospital - Boston

Texas

  • Children's Medical Center of Dallas - UT Southwestern - Dallas

Alberta

  • Alberta Children's Hospital - Calgary

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 372 participants
Start Date 2021-01-31
Est. Completion 2022-08-22
University of Calgary

11 total trials

What the finished NCT04853316 record still lists

NCT04853316 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 372 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 38,464-participant average among 298 other COVID-19 trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with COVID-19 appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT04853316 lists 5 locations in 5 states (Alabama, California, Massachusetts).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04853316 about?

NCT04853316 is a clinical study titled "Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Detection in Children". 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.

What is the current status of trial NCT04853316?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 372 participants. The study started on 2021-01-31. Estimated completion is 2022-08-22.

What conditions does trial NCT04853316 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04853316?

This trial is sponsored by University of Calgary, which has 11 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04853316 being conducted?

This trial has 5 study locations across Alabama, California, Massachusetts, Texas, Alberta. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT04853316's enrollment target sits among peer trials

372 128th of 298 higher than 171 of 298 other COVID-19 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04853316, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04853316 (mid enrollment · multi site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.