Understanding Tick-Borne Diseases in Northern Italy
Official title: Insights Into Tick-Borne Diseases: a Prospective Study From an Endemic Area of Northern Italy
Run by IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria di Negrar · NCT06374615 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing blood samples from people in Northern Italy who have had ticks removed to see if they have antibodies related to tick-borne diseases.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 384 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria di Negrar Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Negrar, Verona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 25, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 2029 |
| Study ends | March 2029 |
| Registry record updated | April 18, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06374615 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals over 8 years old who are presenting for tick removal and can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have a tick available for analysis 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 study investigates tick-borne diseases in an endemic area of Northern Italy by analyzing blood samples from individuals who have had ticks removed. It is a monocentric, experimental study that involves additional visits and blood withdrawals beyond standard clinical practice. The focus is on detecting specific antibodies (IgG and IgM) related to tick-borne pathogens. The study aims to gather insights that could improve understanding and management of these diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While this study's specific approach may be novel, other studies have successfully explored tick-borne diseases, indicating potential for valuable insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * all individuals aged \> 8 years presenting for tick removal. * Individuals providing signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * tick not available for analysis
Where it's running
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IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria hospital
Negrar, Verona, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elvia Malo
- Email: ricerca.clinica@sacrocuore.it
- Phone: +390456014854
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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.