N/A
Completed N=235
Culture Media for Borrelia Burgdorferi Sensu Lato
Erythema Migrans
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02145754 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
235
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Detection of Borrelia Burgdorferi Sensu Lato by Microscopy in Dark Field (Positive vs. Negative) — 102; 59 culture-positive skin samples
Summary
The main purpose of this study is to compare effectiveness of two different culture media for cultivation of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato from skin specimens obtained from patients with erythema migrans.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Detection of Borrelia Burgdorferi Sensu Lato by Microscopy in Dark Field (Positive vs. Negative) |
102; 59 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- erythema migrans in patients > 18 years
Exclusion Criteria
- pregnancy or lactation
- taking antibiotic with antiborrelial activity within 10 days
- erythema migrans localized on face or neck
Each patient (235 subjects) provided two skin samples (470 skin samples).
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02145754). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.