New test could spot lyme disease faster and more accurately

NCT ID NCT02414789

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested a new diagnostic method (SRM-MS/MS) to detect Lyme disease from skin samples. It included 84 people with the early skin rash (erythema migrans). The new method was compared to standard tests (culture and PCR) to see which is more sensitive.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier William Morey

    Chalon-sur-Saône, France

  • Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Jean Minjoz

    Besançon, France

  • Hôpital Bel Air

    Thionville, France

  • Hôpital E. Muller

    Mulhouse, France

  • Hôpital Pasteur

    Colmar, France

  • Hôpital Robert Debré

    Reims, France

  • Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

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