Self-collected Skin Samples for Scabies Diagnosis
Sensitivity of Self-collected Skin Sampling for Scabies: a Pilot Study
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Early Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Participants needed
- 144 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center · Other
This trial is looking for healthy adults aged 18 and older who think they might have scabies. Participants will collect their own skin samples to help check if they have scabies or not.
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years or older
- I have suspected, clinical, or confirmed scabies
- I can provide informed consent
You may not be able to join if
- I do not speak or understand Dutch or English
- I have been diagnosed with scabies in the last six weeks and started treatment
- I have used ivermectin for other reasons in the last six weeks
- I am younger than 18 years
- I have an immunosuppressive condition
- I have a condition that might increase my risk from this study or affect my ability to participate
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityIn this cross-sectional diagnostic study, healthy adults aged 18 and older with suspected, clinical, or confirmed scabies will be recruited. The objective is to determine if the sensitivity of self-collected skin samples for scabies diagnosis is non-inferior to professional sampling, and compare the sensitivity and specificity of the polymerase chain reaction assay (PCR) versus microscopy.
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