Bedside HIV tests could uncover silent infections in hospital patients

NCT ID NCT06282328

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Castagna Antonella Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how many hospital patients have undiagnosed HIV. Researchers offered a rapid finger-prick HIV test to 300 patients who had certain medical conditions or behaviors that increase HIV risk. The goal was to find hidden infections and understand how common they are in a hospital setting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bedside rapid capillary HIV test
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that routine HIV testing in hospitals helps find hidden cases earlier, leading to better care and reduced spread.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center observational study, so results may not apply to other hospitals or populations. It only measures prevalence, not long-term outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AIDS HIV HIV INFECTIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute

Milan, 20127, Italy

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