Strongyloides Stercoralis in Bone Marrow Transplant Recipients in the UK (NCT04709848) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Strongyloides Stercoralis in Bone Marrow Transplant Recipients in the UK
480 participantsStarted 2021-02
Plain-language summary
Strongyloidiasis is a worm infection which affects more than 100 million people, mostly in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and can cause severe illness in people with reduced immunity. In the UK, the number of people with Strongyloides is not known.
At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT) , screening for Stongyloides has recently been introduced as a standard-of-care for all patients undergoing BMT.
In this study, investigators will perform two cross-sectional surveys and report the prevalence of Strongyloides in BMT recipients at ICHNT , as well as comparing clinical outcomes before/after the introduction of routine testing.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients
* Under care of Haematology at ICHNT
* Undergoing BMT Jun 2018 - July 2020 ('pre-screening group') or July 2020 - July 2021 ('screened group')
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 18 years (i.e. managed as paediatric BMT)
* Previous BMT but no Strongyloides serology result available at the time of data collection
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.