TIBOLA : Multicenter Descriptive Study in Eastern France (NCT05458245) | Clinical Trial Compass
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TIBOLA : Multicenter Descriptive Study in Eastern France
France20 participantsStarted 2022-06-01
Plain-language summary
TIBOLA (TIck-BOrne LymphAdenopathy) is a tick-borne disease. The pathogen is most often rickettsia (R. slovaca or R. raoultii), but other strict intracellular bacteria have been described (Francisella tularensis, Coxiella burnetii, Bartonella hensenlae).
Transmitted by ticks (Dermacentor), it is characterized by an inoculation eschar at the tick bite site, accompanied by painful loco-regional lymphadenopathy. It is most often a benign pathology, which can nevertheless leave sequellar alopecia or persistent asthenia.
In spring 2021, an impression of increased cases was reported by clinicians in Eastern France. The study aims to clarify the clinical-biological presentation and the evolution of the number of cases of TIBOLA in this region between 2016 and 2021.
At the same time, entomologists have noted an upsurge in this tick in certain biotopes in recent years.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Person, minor or major,
* having been diagnosed with TIBOLA
* between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2021
* at the University Hospital of Nancy or Strasbourg in the departments of infectious and tropical diseases, dermatology, microbiology and pediatrics.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.