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Rapid POC Testing for Syphilis

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Waitlist Available
Led By Irene Stafford, MD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to improve syphilis testing and treatment for pregnant patients in the emergency department and obstetrical triage. The study will offer both routine lab-based and rapid point-of-care testing to

Who is the study for?
This trial is for pregnant patients who come to the emergency department or obstetrical triage without prenatal care or documented syphilis tests during their current pregnancy. It aims to help those who might face barriers like poverty, lack of insurance, and low health literacy.
What is being tested?
The study is testing whether offering routine lab-based and rapid point-of-care syphilis tests can increase screening and treatment initiation in pregnant women. It also examines if a strong support program leads to complete treatment adherence.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves diagnostic testing rather than medication, there are no direct side effects from interventions like drugs. However, stress or discomfort related to receiving test results quickly may occur.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Rapid Point of Care (POC) Syphilis testingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor
946 Previous Clinical Trials
342,949 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Syphilis
948 Patients Enrolled for Syphilis
Irene Stafford, MDPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
4 Previous Clinical Trials
1,341 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Syphilis
924 Patients Enrolled for Syphilis
~1000 spots leftby Dec 2030
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