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Epidemiological, Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Characteristics of Hansen's Disease in Costa Rica (2018-2025)
Sponsor: Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social
Summary
The goal of this observational retrospective study is to characterize the epidemiologic, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic features of Hansen's disease cases in Costa Rica between 2018 and 2025. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of confirmed Hansen's disease cases in Costa Rica? What diagnostic methods, treatments, complications, and outcomes are observed in routine care? All confirmed Hansen's disease cases recorded in national surveillance and with available clinical records during 2018-2025 will be included. Data will be obtained from electronic health records and Ministry of Health reports without participant contact.
Official title: Retrospective Observational Study for the Epidemiological, Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Characterization of Hansen's Disease With Confirmed Diagnosis in Costa Rica During 2018-2025
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
130
Start Date
2026-05
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-03-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social
San José, Provincia de San José, Costa Rica