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TETANUS Antibody Detection in Saliva Study
Sponsor: University of Birmingham
Summary
This study aims to design, develop and optimise a non-invasive, saliva sample-based point-of-care lateral flow test for use in low and middle income settings that can return a qualitative result on whether an individual has or has not immunity to tetanus within 10-15mins. If successful, this approach would not require blood sampling or laboratory facilities, empower personalised decision making on vaccine needs and support the development of population level data-driven public health policies.
Official title: Development of Novel Diagnostics That Use Point-of-care Lateral Flow Testing Technology for Non-invasive, Individual Assessment of Antibody Protection to Tetanus and Vaccine Need
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
390
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2028-02-01
Last Updated
2026-03-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Point of care, saliva-based lateral flow test
Measurement of anti-tetanus toxoid antibody concentration in saliva
Blood based immunoassay
Measurement of anti-tetanus toxoid antibody concentration in blood
Locations (1)
Center for Family Health Research
Kigali, Rwanda