Brazil launches massive leprosy hunt: can active screening catch hidden cases?
Knowledge-focused
Completed
This trial tests whether actively searching for leprosy cases in communities finds more people with the disease than waiting for them to come to clinics. Researchers will raise awareness, train healthcare workers, and use questionnaires and rapid tests in high-risk areas. About 1…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC