Infectious disease screening for asylum seekers at a reception center
REACH - Responsive Evaluation and Assessment for Communicable Diseases in Migrants Hosted in Reception Centers
A one-time blood, urine, stool testing and physical exam to test for common infections in asylum seekers who have been in Italy between 2 and 36 months.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria di Negrar Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Negrar, Verona) |
| Trial ID | NCT07487506 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This single-center, non-profit project will estimate how common a range of infections is among adult asylum seekers hosted in reception centers. Participants will attend one visit for medical history, vital signs, physical exam, and collection of blood, urine, and stool samples. Blood tests include complete blood count, liver and kidney markers, HIV, HBV, HCV, syphilis, Quantiferon for tuberculosis, and serologies for several parasitic infections; urine and stool will be examined for parasitological findings when indicated. Results will be used to identify undiagnosed infections and to inform local clinical and public health responses.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Asylum seekers aged 18 or older, residing in reception centers and present in Italy for at least 2 months but no more than 36 months, who consent to screening.
Not a fit: People under 18, those in Italy for less than 2 months or more than 36 months, and anyone who refuses consent are not eligible and will not receive the screening benefits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the screening could identify undiagnosed infections so participants can receive timely treatment and reduce onward transmission.
How similar studies have performed: Similar targeted screening programs in migrant populations have previously identified elevated rates of tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, and parasitic infections and informed follow-up care.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All asylum seekers residing in reception centers who are 18 years of age or older, have been in Italy for at least 2 months but no more than 36 months, who express their consent to undergo screening. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals under the age of 18; Asylum seekers who have been in Italy for less than 2 months or for more than 36 months; Refusal to consent to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Negrar, Verona
- IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria — Negrar, Verona, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elvia Malo, Dr.
- Email: elvia.malo@sacrocuore.it
- Phone: 0456013111
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.