Observational study on tick-borne diseases in Sweden

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The SWEtick project aims to enhance understanding of the clinical presentations of emerging tick-borne diseases (eTBD) and their significance for human health. It focuses on developing and validating laboratory methods for diagnosing eTBD and creating recommendations for managing patients suspected of having these diseases within the Swedish healthcare system. The study will involve multiple centers across Sweden, gathering data based on clinical assessments and laboratory results.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria in TBD and Non-TBD groups:

* Clinical suspicion of tick-borne disease (physician's assessment based on medical history, symptoms, clinical findings and sometimes laboratory results)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Incapacitated to understand the study information and make decisions (adults and adolescents \>15 years)

Where it's running

• Department of Paediatrics
  Falun, Region Dalarna, Sweden Recruiting
• Department of Paediatrics, Eksjö Hospital
  Eksjö, Region Jönköping County, Sweden Recruiting
• Department of Infectious Diseases, County Hospital Ryhov
  Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, Sweden Recruiting
• Department of Paediatrics
  Jönköping, Region Jönköping County, Sweden Recruiting
• Department of Infectious Diseases, Kalmar County Hospital
  Kalmar, Region Kalmar County, Sweden Recruiting
• Department of Infectious Diseases, Linköping University Hospital
  Linköping, Region Östergötland, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Anna J Henningsson, Senior Associate Professor
• Email: anna.jonsson.henningsson@rjl.se
• Phone: 46 10 242 12 26

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.