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New DNA test could speed up diagnosis of parasitic disease

NCT ID NCT07715435

Diagnosis Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to create a homemade PCR test to detect echinococcosis, a parasitic disease, more quickly and accurately than current methods. Researchers will collect biological samples from patients suspected of having the infection, especially those undergoing surgery to remove cysts. The goal is to develop a molecular test that can identify the specific parasite species, which could improve diagnosis and help track the disease.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this PCR method could provide a faster, more sensitive way to diagnose echinococcosis and identify the specific parasite species, improving treatment and tracking of the disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on developing the test, not proving it works in practice. The homemade PCR may not be reliable enough for widespread use.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Aug 2044

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Participants with suspected pulmonary echinococcosis who require surgery at the Thoracic Surgery Department of the SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo University Hospital in Alessandria will be enrolled in the study

Ages

6 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

echinococcosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Echinococcosis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SC Chirurgia Toracica

    RECRUITING

    Alessandria, Piemonte, Italy, 15121, Italy