Parasitological Evaluation of Fascioliasis in Clinically Suspected Patients . (NCT03869788) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Parasitological Evaluation of Fascioliasis in Clinically Suspected Patients .
Egypt50 participantsStarted 2019-09-01
Plain-language summary
WHO considers foodborne trematodes as neglected tropical diseases. Fascioliasis is the most widely distributed trematode reported from over 81 countries around the world it imposes its highest burden in developing countries
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial seems focused on diagnosing fascioliasis through stool examination rather than testing a treatment — does that mean participating would mainly involve submitting stool samples to check for fasciola eggs, and would I receive any actual treatment as part of it?
2Since the recruitment status for this trial is listed as 'unknown,' can you find out whether it is still actively enrolling patients, and whether it would even be possible for me to join at this point?
3If my stool test came back positive for fasciola eggs through this study, what would happen next — would the trial provide treatment, or would I need to pursue that separately through standard care?
4Given that this is a diagnostic or observational study rather than a treatment trial, would it make more sense for me to focus first on getting diagnosed and treated through routine clinical care rather than waiting to see if this study is accessible?
5Are there any risks or inconveniences I should be aware of when it comes to the stool collection process in this study, and how many samples or visits would typically be required?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Number of human cases whose stool examination positive for fasciola eggs .