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.

toxoplasmosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Chicago

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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