N/A
Completed N=93
Rapid Flu Tests in Travelers With Fever
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00821626 ↗Enrolled (actual)
93
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Cost for the Medical Management of Patients — 581; 661 USD
Summary
Influenza is a frequent cause of fever in returning travelers. Usually diagnosis rests on the clinical picture. Rapid flu tests are becoming increasingly popular, although their sensitivity and specificity are suboptimal. The objective of this study is to evaluate if rapid flu tests influence the medical management of returning travelers with fever, a population at intermediate risk for influenza infections.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Cost for the Medical Management of Patients |
581; 661 | — |
| SECONDARY Chest X-ray Requested |
9; 2 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Patients Receiving a Prescription for Antibiotics |
14; 13 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults 18 years or older
- Returning from abroad within the last 14 days
- Documented fever of 38oC or above or anamnestic fever + cough or sore throat within the last 4 days before the consultation.
Exclusion Criteria
- Unwillingness to participate
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00821626). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.