Africa_Suitcaslab: Multi-country blinded study to evaluate the suitcase lab for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2

Key facts

Disease
COVID-19
start year
2020
Known Financial Commitments (USD)
$590,000
Funder
European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
Principal Investigator
Dr. Ahmed Abd El Wahed
Research Location
Sudan, Uganda
Lead Research Institution
Universität Leipzig
Research Priority Alignment
N/A

Research Category
Pathogen: natural history, transmission and diagnostics
Research Subcategory
Diagnostics
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Type
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Not Applicable
Vulnerable Population
Not applicable
Occupations of Interest
Not applicable

Abstract

The Africa_Suitcaslab project (RIA2020EF-2937) aims to validate a solar-powered suitcase RT PCR lab for the detection of SARS-COV-2. Conducted in seven African countries, the study will include capacity building by providing a BSL-3 level glove box to allow safe inactivation of the clinical samples as well as strengthening the diagnostic capabilities of the involved partners.

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A multi-country phase 2 study to evaluate the suitcase lab for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 in seven Sub-Saharan African countries: Lessons from the field.

Authors
Ceruti A, Dia N, Bakarey AS, Ssekitoleko J, Andriamandimby SF, Malwengo-Kasongo P, Ahmed RHA, Kobialka RM, Heraud JM, Diagne MM, Dione MHD, Dieng I, Faye M, Faye O, Rafisandratantsoa JT, Ravalohery JP, Raharinandrasana C, Randriambolamanantsoa TH, Razanajatovo N, Razanatovo I, Rabarison JH, Dussart P, Kyei-Tuffuor L, Agbanyo A, Adewumi OM, Fowotade A, Raifu MK, Okitale-Talunda P, Kashitu-Mujinga G, Mbelu-Kabongo C, Ahuka-Mundeke S, Makaka-Mutondo A, Abdalla EM, Idris SM, Elmagzoub WA, Ali RH, Nour EOM, Ebraheem RSM, Ahmed HHH, Abdalla HE, Elnegoumi M, Mukhtar I, Adam MAM, Mohamed NYI, Bedri SA, Hamdan HM, Kisekka M, Mpumwiire M, Aloyo SM, Wandera JN, Agaba A, Kamulegeya R, Kiprotich H, Kateete DP, Kadetz P, Truyen U, Eltom KH, Sakuntabhai A, Okuni JB, Makiala-Mandanda S, Lacoste V, Ademowo GO, Frimpong M, Sall AA, Weidmann M, Abd El Wahed A.
Publish Year
2023
Journal
Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology
DOI
10.1016/j.jcv.2023.105422

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Africa_Suitcaslab: Multi-country blinded study to evaluate the suitcase lab for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2

Key facts

Abstract

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A multi-country phase 2 study to evaluate the suitcase lab for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 in seven Sub-Saharan African countries: Lessons from the field.

Suitcase Lab for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Based on Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assay.