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Collection of Biological Samples From Patients With Echinococcosis and Implementation of a Home-made PCR Method

Recruitingn/aAges 6 Years - anyAllAzienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare…
NCT07715435 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus species. Diagnosis currently relies on imaging, serology and microscopy, but microscopy is time-consuming, has limited sensitivity and cannot distinguish between Echinococcus species. Molecular methods such as PCR may therefore provide a faster, more sensitive and species-specific diagnostic approach, with both clinical and epidemiological value. This study aims to improve molecular diagnosis and knowledge of pulmonary echinococcosis.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Suspected diagnosis of echinococcosis * Patients requiring surgery to remove cysts * Patients aged 6 years or over * Signature of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are candidates for surgery for other reasons
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What it tests

  • Collection of biological samples from echinococcosis patients for the development of a home-based PCR protocol for diagnostic use.
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Where

1 site
SC Chirurgia Toracica
Alessandria, Italy
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