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Bedside HIV tests could uncover silent infections in hospital patients

NCT ID NCT06282328

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Castagna Antonella Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how many hospital patients have undiagnosed HIV. Researchers offered a rapid finger-prick HIV test to 300 patients who had certain medical conditions or behaviors that increase HIV risk. The goal was to find hidden infections and understand how common they are in a hospital setting.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bedside rapid capillary HIV test
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that routine HIV testing in hospitals helps find hidden cases earlier, leading to better care and reduced spread.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center observational study, so results may not apply to other hospitals or populations. It only measures prevalence, not long-term outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

300 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Individuals admitted to various Units of San Raffaele Hospital (medical or surgical area).

Ages

14 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals admitted to various Units of IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital. * Individuals aged 14 years or older. * Individuals meeting at least one of the following criteria: * Presence of at least one HIV-IC. * Presence of at least one behavioral risk factors for HIV infection. * Individuals providing specific written informed consent for the study, or minors whose parents or legal guardians provide specific written informed consent for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals not providing specific written informed consent for the study. * Individuals with previously known HIV infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AIDS HIV HIV infections

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute

    Milan, 20127, Italy

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