New study aims to speed up leishmaniasis diagnosis in kids
NCT ID NCT07504757
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tracks 200 children in Italy with leishmaniasis, a parasitic infection that can affect the skin or internal organs. Researchers will look at how quickly the disease is diagnosed and treated, and how that affects recovery, relapse, and death rates. The goal is to identify delays and improve care for children with this condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors diagnose and treat leishmaniasis in children faster, reducing complications and relapses.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects data but does not test a new drug or intervention, so direct patient benefits are not guaranteed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AOU Meyer IRCCS
RECRUITINGFlorence, Tuscany, 50139, Italy
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