Brazilian trial aims to uncover hidden leprosy cases

NCT ID NCT06761469

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether actively searching for leprosy in communities—using questionnaires, geolocation, and trained health workers—can find more cases than usual methods. About 1,925 people will take part across multiple municipalities. The goal is to better understand how many cases are missed and improve early detection.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz

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    São Paulo, 01327-001, Brazil

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