Tracking respiratory viruses in healthcare and animal workers
Surveillance of Respiratory Viruses in Healthcare and Animal Workers in the Netherlands
Erasmus Medical Center · NCT07156890
This project will test whether regular virus checks and immune monitoring in healthcare and animal workers can find new or spreading respiratory viruses early.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Rotterdam, South Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT07156890 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This prospective surveillance project will follow healthcare and animal workers over time, collecting respiratory samples and blood to detect viruses and measure local and systemic immune responses. Both symptomatic and asymptomatic participants will be sampled at multiple timepoints to detect early circulation of novel viruses, immune escape, or changes after vaccination. The study combines direct viral detection with serologic and immune profiling to inform infectivity and protective responses during outbreaks. Recruitment is centered at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam and targets adults working in healthcare or with animals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults (18+) who work in healthcare or with animals and can come to Erasmus MC for regular sample collection.
Not a fit: People under 18, those not working in healthcare or with animals, or those unable to attend repeated sampling visits are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could provide earlier warning of novel or spreading respiratory viruses and better data on immunity to guide outbreak responses and vaccination strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous sentinel surveillance in healthcare workers during COVID-19 successfully detected infections early, so this approach builds on proven methods while extending monitoring to animal workers.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Health care workers with or without direct patient contact * Animal workers with or without direct animal contact Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years
Where this trial is running
Rotterdam, South Holland
- ErasmusMC — Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Corine H. Geurts van Kessel, Dr
- Email: c.geurtsvankessel@erasmusmc.nl
- Phone: +31643271384
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Respiratory Viruses, healthcare workers, respiratory viruses, pandemic preparedness, virus-specific immunity, surveillance, vaccines