Refugee health check: rapid HIV and STI testing in ukraine war evacuees
NCT ID NCT07236268
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study offered free rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C to Ukrainian refugees in Bratislava, Slovakia. Over 660 adults were tested at a health center and a community health day. The goal was to measure how common these infections are in this migrant group and to connect those who tested positive with confirmatory care and treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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660 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2024
- 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
Ukrainian war refugees residing temporarily in Bratislava region, 18 years and older, that after signing the informed consent underwent rapid screening test for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C. All participants with reactive results were offered consultation with a psychologist and were referred to specialist for laboratory diagnosis and treatment.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ukrainian war refugees residing temporarily in Bratislava region * 18 years and older * signed the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * non Ukrainian war refugees * age less than 18 years * not signing the informed consent
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Comenius University, Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava
Bratislava, 81108, Slovakia
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