Retrospective Study of Clinical Practice and Management of Imported Schistosomiasis in France (RETROBIZH)

January 12, 2023 updated by: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Schistosomiasis is a major public health issue. Clinical guidelines for the management of imported schistosomiasis are heterogeneous. The objective of this study is to describe the clinical management of schistosomiasis imported cases in France, regarding diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Schistosomiasis is a major public health issue. Clinical guidelines for the management of imported schistosomiasis are heterogeneous. The objective of this study is to describe the clinical management of schistosomiasis imported cases in France, regarding diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. It is a multicentric, retrospective, descriptive study. Inclusion criteria are an age ≥ 18, a positive western blot and / or a positive microscopy exam. Data concerning clinical presentation, biological samples, imaging, treatment and follow-up will be assessed. A descriptive analysis will be performed.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

532

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
        • Hospital Bicêtre

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients over 18 years-old with a diagnosis of schistosomiasis in France

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18, positive schistosomiasis immunoblot and / or positive microscopy examination for schistosomiasis eggs

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - patients under guardianship

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Describe the management of patients with chronic schistosomiasis in France, in terms of diagnosis, assessment, management and follow-up.
Time Frame: 12 months
Draft of new clarified recommendations on the overall management of this pathology
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Stephane Jareguiberry, Professor, APHP

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 21, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 18, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

May 18, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 19, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 19, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

March 23, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 13, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 12, 2023

Last Verified

March 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

IPD Plan Description

No sharing

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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