Drop of blood could spot deadly poison in minutes
NCT ID NCT06881641
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new bedside test that uses a single drop of blood to diagnose methanol poisoning, a major problem in low-income countries. The test measures formate, a toxic byproduct of methanol, and could give results in minutes instead of hours. The trial will first check how accurate the test is compared to standard lab tests, then see if using it in hospitals helps speed up treatment and save lives.
What this could mean
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Active substance
point-of-care formate assay (bedside blood test)
What this could lead to
If successful, this test could allow doctors to diagnose methanol poisoning quickly and cheaply at the bedside, potentially saving many lives during outbreaks.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study testing the test's accuracy and feasibility. The test may not be as accurate as lab tests, and the second part is small, so results may not apply everywhere.
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Chittagong Medical College Hospital
RECRUITINGChittagong, Bangladesh
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Dhaka Medical College Hospital
RECRUITINGDhaka, 1205, Bangladesh
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Mag Osmania Medical College Hospital Sylhet
RECRUITINGSylhet, Bangladesh
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PGIEMR
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGChandigarh, India
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Rahshahi medical college hospital
RECRUITINGRajshahi, Rajshahi Division, 6000, Bangladesh
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SZMCH
RECRUITINGBogra, Bogura, 5800, Bangladesh
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