Actively Recruiting
Epidemiological and Pathophysiological Insights Through a Cross-sectional Survey (EPIC)
Led by Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium · Updated on 2025-05-02
1000
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
100 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
I
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Manitoba
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to better understand how mpox is spreading in the DRC, how it affects different groups of people, and how well vaccines protect against it. The study is designed as a cross-sectional survey, meaning researchers will collect and analyze data from patients diagnosed with mpox at a single point in time. It will also use a case-control approach, comparing people who test positive for the virus to those who test negative, to identify risk factors and evaluate the effectiveness of the vaccine.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Epidemiological and Pathophysiological Insights Through a Cross-sectional Survey (EPIC)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Apply to be tested for VMPX at HGR or another test center.
- Patients of all ages and sexes. However, minors under the age of 12 are excluded from questions on sex life.
- The patient or his/her culturally acceptable representative is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Masina Mpox Treatment Center
Kinshasa, Masina, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Masina Mpox Treatment Center
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Laurens Liesenborghs, MD, PhD
CONTACT
S
Sarah Houben, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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