Quick strip test could speed up infection diagnosis in cirrhosis patients

NCT ID NCT02085915

First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested a simple strip test called PeriScreen to quickly diagnose infection in the belly fluid of people with cirrhosis. The goal is to see if the strip can spot infections as accurately as standard lab tests, helping doctors start treatment faster. About 649 adults with cirrhosis and ascites took part across multiple hospitals.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Amiens

    Amiens, 80054, France

  • CH Caen

    Caen, 14033, France

  • CH Cholet

    Cholet, 49300, France

  • CH Dijon

    Dijon, 21034, France

  • CH Gonesse

    Gonesse, 95300, France

  • CH Lille

    Lille, 59037, France

  • CH Orléans

    Orléans, 45067, France

  • CH Reims

    Reims, 51092, France

  • CH Rennes

    Rennes, 35000, France

  • CH Rouen

    Rouen, 76031, France

  • CH Saint-Denis - Hôpital de la Fontaine

    Saint-Denis, 93205, France

  • CH St Antoine

    Saint-Antoine, 75571, France

  • CH Vannes

    Vannes, 56017, France

  • CH Yves Le Foll

    Saint-Brieuc, 22027, France

  • CHD Vendée

    La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France

  • CHRU de Brest

    Brest, 29200, France

  • CHU Besançon

    Besançon, 25000, France

  • CHU Nice

    Nice, 06200, France

  • Hopital Jolimont

    Haine-Saint-Paul, B-7100, Belgium

  • Hopital Laennec

    Creil, 60109, France

  • Hopîtal Beaujon

    Clichy, 92118, France

  • Hôpital Purpan

    Toulouse, 31059, France

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