Quick chagas tests could speed up diagnosis in argentina

NCT ID NCT07304349

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will evaluate two rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for chronic Chagas disease in over 3,200 people at public health sites in Argentina. The goal is to see if these simple, point-of-care tests can accurately detect the infection, making diagnosis faster and more accessible. Participants include pregnant women, blood donors, and others suspected of having chronic Chagas disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could make diagnosing chronic Chagas disease faster and easier in local clinics, helping more people get treated sooner.

What could go wrong

This is a field evaluation, not a treatment trial. The tests may not perform as well in real-world settings as in the lab, and results may vary across different regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chagas disease Neglected Diseases

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Dispositivos Territoriales, Olmos

    RECRUITING

    La Plata, Buenos Aires, 1900, Argentina

  • Hospital Gutierrez

    RECRUITING

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1425EFD, Argentina

  • Hospital Mercante

    RECRUITING

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1665, Argentina

  • Hospital Paroissien

    RECRUITING

    Isidro Casanova, Buenos Aires, B1765, Argentina