Bedside HIV tests could uncover silent infections in hospital patients
NCT ID NCT06282328
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
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Locations
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IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Milan, 20127, Italy