New DNA test could speed up diagnosis of three major parasitic infections

NCT ID NCT07269314

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to see if a new PCR-based test can diagnose malaria, leishmania, and pneumocystis infections faster and more accurately than current methods. Researchers will analyze about 200 stored samples from patients. The goal is to improve diagnosis and species identification, which could help doctors treat these infections more effectively.

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 could lead to faster, more accurate diagnosis of these infections, helping doctors choose the right treatment sooner.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The new PCR method may not prove more effective or cost-efficient than existing tests.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

leishmaniasis malaria pneumocystosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo

    RECRUITING

    Pavia, Lombardy, 27100, Italy

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