Etiology of Travelers' Diarrhea in Australian Tourists Traveling to Southeast Asia (NCT06363890) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Etiology of Travelers' Diarrhea in Australian Tourists Traveling to Southeast Asia
Australia1,200 participantsStarted 2024-06-20
Plain-language summary
The study proposed here will determine the frequency and etiology of diarrhea in Australian adult tourists traveling to Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The results from this study will inform the feasibility and design of subsequent clinical trials of travelers' diarrhea interventions in this population.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult aged \> 18 years residing in Australia.
* Planned travel for 14 to 28 days starting in the next 30 days to selected countries in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
* Willing to participate in the clinical study and available for all planned study activities through approximately 28 days post-travel.
* Access to a smartphone and mobile phone services while traveling (either by local SIM card, WiFi, or international roaming service on the individual's home-country mobile phone).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable or unwilling to provide adequate informed consent.
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
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Characterize the frequency and etiology of travelers' diarrhea in this participant population of Australian adult tourists traveling to Southeast Asia.