Dengue antibody prevalence in Buenos Aires
Official title: A Dengue Sero-prevalence Study in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires
Run by Fundacion GESICA · NCT05919277 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is trying to find out how many adults in Buenos Aires have antibodies against dengue by testing their blood.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1487 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundacion GESICA Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aire, Buenos Aires) |
| Trial ID | NCT05919277 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are residents of the Buenos Aires metropolitan area who are 18 years of age or older.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are under 18 years old or unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to determine the percentage of the population in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires that has antibodies against dengue. Participants aged 18 and older will undergo a small blood draw to measure Immunoglobulin G antibodies using ELISA. The study will also characterize different dengue serotypes and assess infection by other flaviviruses. A stratified sampling design will be employed, selecting participants from various income quintiles to ensure a representative sample.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into dengue immunity levels in the population, aiding in public health strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Similar studies have successfully assessed seroprevalence of dengue in other regions, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * - Age ≥18 at the time of signing the informed consent. * - Resident of the Buenos Aires metropolitan area Exclusion Criteria: * To be ≤17 years old. * Inability to give informed consent.
Where it's running
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Fundación GESICA
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aire, Buenos Aires, Argentina Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cristian Biscayart, MD
- Email: cristianbiscayart@gmail.com
- Phone: 541145204002
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.