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New treatment option for Syphilis
Official title The Feasibility of Implementing Syphilis Point-of-care Testing Into a Prenatal Clinic for People Facing Barriers to Care
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06829602
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a finger-prick blood test for rapid diagnosis of syphilis infection can be implemented in a low-barrier prenatal clinic for people at risk of syphilis in pregnancy. The test gives results in 5 minutes and also tests for HIV.
- Time commitment: about 1 year
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 13 to 49. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Pregnant people
- Pregnant clients with at least one risk factor for syphilis infection:
- Substance use or accessed addiction services in the past 1 year
- Unstable housing in the past 1 year
- Multiple sexual partners in the past 1 year
You likely can't join if
- Previous syphilis diagnosis
- Not competent to consent to study participation
- Sexual partners Inclusion Criteria:
- Sexual partners of pregnant clients who are newly diagnosed with syphilis
- Physically present in the clinic Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous syphilis diagnosis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Pregnant people
- Pregnant clients with at least one risk factor for syphilis infection:
- Substance use or accessed addiction services in the past 1 year
- Unstable housing in the past 1 year
- Multiple sexual partners in the past 1 year
- History of a sexually transmitted or blood-borne infection (STBBI)
- Late to prenatal care (initial prenatal visit \>20 weeks)
- Eligible for syphilis screening at that clinic visit, as per Public Health guidelines
- Previous syphilis diagnosis
- Not competent to consent to study participation
- Sexual partners Inclusion Criteria:
- Sexual partners of pregnant clients who are newly diagnosed with syphilis
- Physically present in the clinic Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous syphilis diagnosis
- Not competent to consent to study participation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 1 year per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 13 years to 49 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.