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Ghent spiking study reveals hidden patterns in drink tampering

NCT ID NCT06207396

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tracked 107 adults in Ghent who suspected they had been spiked. Researchers collected urine and blood samples to identify the substances involved and how they were given. The goal was to document how common spiking is and where it happens, without testing any treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help authorities and hospitals better understand how common spiking is and what substances are used, potentially improving prevention and response.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study in one city, so findings may not apply elsewhere. It does not test any treatment or intervention.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

107 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

May 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

Adult population (18+, all genders) presenting with alleged spiking to the emergency department

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \>18 years * Patient self-reports suspicion of spiking OR there is a suspicion of spiking by physician, police, paramedics or patient's companions * willingness to provide urine and/or blood samples (depending on timing after event) Exclusion Criteria: * Reporting more than 5 days after spiking * Unable to reliably complete the questionnaire (can be after clinical observation/recovery). * Not declaring proficiency in the language in which informed consent is offered (Dutch/English). * Not agreeing to the informed consent. * Do not consent to blood and urine collection and/or analysis. * There is a suspicion of Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (to be referred to Care Center Sexual Violence, ZSG, where parallel study is ongoing).

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Conditions

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poisoning

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Intoxication Unintended ingestion of product

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AZ Maria Middelares

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium

  • Spoedgevallendienst

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium

  • Spoedgevallendienst AZ Jan Palfijn

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium

  • Spoedgevallendienst AZ St. Lucas

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium

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