Improving diagnosis and treatment for Chagas disease in Brazil
"Sao Paulo-Minas Gerais Center for Chagas Disease Treatment (SaMiTrop)"
This study is working to make it easier for people with Chagas disease to get diagnosed and treated by using smart technology and new tests, so more patients can receive the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fundacao Faculdade de Medicina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sao Paulo, Brazil) |
| Project ID | NIH-11078689 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of Chagas disease, a neglected illness affecting millions in Latin America. It aims to address barriers that prevent patients from receiving timely diagnoses and effective treatments, utilizing a combination of artificial intelligence and biomarker identification. The project builds on over 15 years of research and collaboration with primary health care to create methodologies that improve patient follow-up and treatment outcomes. By leveraging existing patient cohorts, the research seeks to increase the number of diagnosed and treated individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in endemic areas of Brazil who are at risk for or diagnosed with Chagas disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in endemic regions or those who are not infected with Chagas disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment rates for Chagas disease, leading to better health outcomes for affected patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving diagnosis and treatment for Chagas disease through community health initiatives and biomarker studies.
Where this research is happening
Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Fundacao Faculdade de Medicina — Sao Paulo, Brazil (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sabino, Ester Cerdeira — Fundacao Faculdade de Medicina
- Study coordinator: Sabino, Ester Cerdeira
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.