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Chikungunya FeverNCT02174341

The Pilot Study of Chikungunya Virus Infections in Southern Taiwan

An observational study of Chikungunya Fever, run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This test is to be collected during the dengue outbreak samples, including samples back in the past and forward to close the case, investigating the prevalence of serum Chikungunya virus infection, and against those suspected dengue fever, Chikungunya disease-related tests conducted to clarify dengue and Chikungunya… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Chikungunya Fever
How many people
28 participants
Where
1 siteTaiwan
Study dates
Apr 2012to Jul 2018
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: The samples are obtained from the Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Who may be able to join

  • Suspected of being infected with dengue fever

Who cannot join

  • none

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Taiwan1 site
  • Kaoshing Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

    Kaohsiung City

Other trials in Taiwan

About this study

Official title: Investigate the Prevalence of Serum Chikungunya Virus Infection, and Against Those Suspected Dengue Fever, Chikungunya Disease-related Tests Conducted

This test is to be collected during the dengue outbreak samples, including samples back in the past and forward to close the case, investigating the prevalence of serum Chikungunya virus infection, and against those suspected dengue fever, Chikungunya disease-related tests conducted to clarify dengue and Chikungunya disease of clinical judgment, rapid method to detect Chikungunya virus and then develop.

Read the detailed description

During the execution of this project was ended March 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015, is expected to gather 300 suspected dengue infection, of whom 150 dengue-negative test results, test results of 150 dengue positive. And closed the case into prospective and retrospective analysis of the last sample into two parts.

Case closed after part of a prospective analysis of the study, subjects were required to complete consent forms and collect 20 ml blood samples, blood samples will be checked to identify dengue and Chikungunya disease associated serum antigen-antibody reaction , PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test and sequence analysis and pathogen identification and separation, in order to identify the source of infection difference. In addition, retrospective analysis of the last part of the specimen, sucked "after the health of the host track dengue infection, host immune regulation changes, and possible interactions with viral hepatitis" (KMUH-IRB-960195) collected by the inspection plan body, the number of samples included in the plan to close the case, and contact with the subjects, changes to inform the content of the plan to re-sign the consent form.

Keywords
Chikungunya fever, Chikungunya Virus
Medical subject headings
Chikungunya Fever

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. For persons with suspected dengue fever, Chikungunya disease-related testing conducted to clarify the clinical dengue and Chikungunya disease of judgment

    The project expects to help physicians understand overview of Taiwan Chikungunya epidemic diseases and assisting their clinical judgment. Hope to establish a complete ilk disease and clinical information, and then establish a rapid detection of Chikungunya virus.

    Measured: 75 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Jun 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2012
  3. Primary completionJul 2018
  4. Study completionJul 2018

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Other
Enrolment
28 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02174341
Sponsor's protocol ID
KMUH-IRB-20110428
Status last verified
Feb 2019
First submitted
20 Jun 2014
Last updated
1 Mar 2019
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Chikungunya Fever, run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Mar 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

For persons with suspected dengue fever, Chikungunya disease-related testing conducted to clarify the clinical dengue and Chikungunya disease of judgment (time frame: 75 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Mar 2019.

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