Egyptian schistosomiasis study launches to map disease hotspots
NCT ID NCT07482215
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will measure how many people in Assiut Governorate, Egypt, have schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease. Researchers will test urine and stool samples from 359 participants and ask about risk factors. The goal is to better understand the current burden of the disease in the region.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 359 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
All participants presented in Assiut Governorate hospitals
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥ 5 years of both sexes attending Assiut Governorate hospitals during the study period. * Patients clinically suspected of having schistosomiasis (urinary and/or intestinal) or referred for parasitological examination. * Individuals (or guardians, in case of minors) who provide written informed consent. * Patients willing to provide the required biological samples (urine and/or stool). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients Received praziquantel within the last 3 months before sample collection * Patients with incomplete clinical or epidemiological data. * Patients refusing participation or sample collection. * Improperly collected, contaminated, or insufficient samples. * Patients suffering from severe comorbid conditions that may interfere with the interpretation of results (e.g., advanced hepatic or renal failure). * children with congenital urinary or intestinal anomalies.
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