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Genetic Test for Early Detection of Scrub Typhus Infection

Evaluation of Novel Genetic Markers in Orientia tsutsugamushi Isolates for Early Diagnosis of Scrub Typhus Disease - -

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/09/073573
Enrollment
286
Registered
2024-09-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: B968- Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Science and Engineering Research Board - Core Research Grant
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult acute febrile illness patients, with a fever of less than 10 days.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women, individuals with immuno-compromised, immuno-suppressed and auto-immune disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Prevalence of Orientia tsutsugamushi sca genes among Indian clinical isolatesTimepoint: 12 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Identification of a combination of gene targets with optimal sensitivity & specificity for early detection of O. tsutsugamushi DNA.Timepoint: 24 months & 36 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJoslin Dsouza

Kasturba Medical College

kavitha.saravu@manipal.edu9448107636

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026