Italian researchers develop immune test to spot hidden virus infections
NCT ID NCT07291206
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new blood test called ARBOspot that looks for immune cell responses to viruses spread by mosquitoes and ticks. Researchers will enroll 500 adults in Italy with suspected arbovirus infection. The goal is to see if this test can help diagnose infections that standard tests miss.
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 test could help doctors diagnose arbovirus infections more accurately and quickly, especially when standard tests fail.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The test may not prove sensitive enough or may be too complex for routine use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Subjects with suspected arbovirus infection will be included in the study. All the subjects will be enrolled after signature of informed consent. Follow-up will be performed in case of confirmed arbovirus infection.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18 years- old and over; all sexes will be eligible for the study; * Suspected arbovirus infection * Written informed consent and any required authorization obtained from the participant prior to performing any protocol-related procedures; Exclusion Criteria: * Any condition that might compromise safety or interfere with study results. * All other conditions not present in the inclusion criteria.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo
RECRUITINGPavia, Lombardy, 27100, Italy
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