Quick syphilis test could save lives: ottawa study seeks 1,300 volunteers
NCT ID NCT06586905
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new rapid test for syphilis that uses a fingerstick blood sample, giving results quickly at the clinic. Researchers want to see if this quick test is as accurate as the standard lab test. About 1,300 people visiting the Ottawa Sexual Health Clinic who need syphilis testing will take part. If proven accurate, this test could help control the recent rise in syphilis cases, especially in pregnant women.
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Sexual Health Clinic
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1N 1B3, Canada
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