Using rapid tests to manage respiratory outbreaks in long-term care homes
Official title: imProving Respiratory Outbreak Mitigation Through Point-of-care Testing in Long Term Care (PROMPT-LTC): A Cluster Randomized Trial
Run by Michael Garron Hospital · NCT06660433 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if quick tests for respiratory viruses can help long-term care homes manage outbreaks better than traditional testing methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Michael Garron Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Toronto, Ontario and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 11, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 2, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06660433 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are residents of long-term care facilities that are part of an Ontario Health Team associated with the participating hospitals.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not residents of the participating long-term care facilities or those already using point-of-care testing will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of point-of-care testing for respiratory viruses in long-term care facilities. By providing timely diagnostic results for pathogens like Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, the study aims to determine if rapid testing can reduce the incidence and severity of respiratory outbreaks. The intervention involves comparing traditional testing methods with point-of-care testing to assess its impact on outbreak management. The trial is conducted in collaboration with several health institutions in Ontario.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the spread of respiratory viruses in long-term care homes, improving patient safety and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using rapid testing for infectious diseases, suggesting that this approach may be beneficial, though this specific application in long-term care is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Long-term care facility engaged with an Ontario Health Team overseen by Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Michael Garron Hospital or Humber River Health Exclusion Criteria: * No signed statement of agreement for study participation * Pre-existing use of a point-of-care testing platform
Where it's running
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Michael Garron Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christopher Kandel, MD, PhD
- Email: christopher.kandel@tehn.ca
- Phone: 416-469-6252
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.