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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

syphilis Treponema infectious disease

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

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Locations

  • Sexual Health Clinic

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    Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1B3, Canada

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