Campus sweep: rapid chagas tests could uncover thousands of hidden cases
NCT ID NCT07033325
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether offering a rapid diagnostic test for Chagas disease at a university in Argentina can help find undiagnosed infections and connect people to treatment. Participants are students, faculty, and staff aged 18 and older who get a quick finger-prick test during regular campus activities. Those who test positive are referred for confirmatory testing and treatment, with follow-up support by phone. The study also checks how accurate the rapid test is compared to standard lab methods and maps where infections are most common.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for Trypanosoma cruzi infection
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make Chagas diagnosis easier and more accessible, helping more people get treated earlier and reducing the disease's spread.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The rapid test may be less accurate in real-world conditions, and linking people to care after a positive result can be challenging.
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Locations
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Universidad Nacional de Salta
Orán, Salta Province, 4530, Argentina
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Universidad Nacional de Salta
Salta, Salta Province, 4400, Argentina