New urine test for schistosomiasis diagnosis
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new urine test that uses nanobodies (tiny proteins) to detect schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection common in parts of Africa. The goal is to see if this simple test can replace the current microscope method and help people get diagnosed faster.
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Who can take part
- You (or your parent/guardian) must agree to take part and sign a consent form.
- You must be able to give a first-morning urine sample (about 2 to 3 tablespoons).
- You must be in one of these groups: infected with Schistosoma haematobium or Schistosoma mansoni, have nephritis (kidney swelling), have a urinary tract infection, or be a healthy volunteer.
- You cannot have recently taken drugs that might change test results (like medicine for parasites or a UTI).
- You must not have another serious kidney or bladder problem that could confuse the study results.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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