CompletedNot Applicable

Acute Undifferentiated Fever in Ethiopia

Belgium, Ethiopia200 participantsStarted 2019-06-01

Plain-language summary

A cross-sectional study on acute undifferentiated fever and the utility of biomarkers in differentiating bacterial from viral infection among acute febrile patients in Gondar, northwest Ethiopia.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting with acute fever (an axillary temperature of ≥37.5°C; symptom duration ≤7 days) * ≥ 15 years old * signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant woman \& children (\<15 y) * febrile patient suspected of urinary tract infection or acute respiratory tract infection * Individuals who had taken antimicrobial and antimalarial drug in the last 2 weeks * Patients with acute injury or trauma or for which participation in the study implies an unacceptable health risk as determined by the physicians

Questions worth asking your doctor

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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

The differentiation of bacterial infections and viral infections among acute febrile patients with biomarkers

Timeframe: within 7 days after onset of fever

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04268732

SponsorInstitute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-08-31

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Who can participate

Age range

15 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.