New finger prick test could spot toxoplasma infection in minutes
NCT ID NCT04474132
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new finger prick device that can detect Toxoplasma infection from a drop of blood. Researchers will compare the device's results to a standard lab test in 210 adults, including pregnant women. The goal is to see if the finger prick test is accurate and easy to use, which could make testing faster and more convenient.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Toxoplasma ICT IgG-IgM BK finger prick test device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a quick, easy finger prick test for Toxoplasma infection, making diagnosis more accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with only 210 participants. The new test may not match the accuracy of the standard lab test, and results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States