Who can participate?
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Anyone who has recently been bitten by a tick, knows exactly where the bite occurred (the tick left a bite mark), and contacts us within 3 days of removal of the tick
OR
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Anyone with a clinically diagnosed erythema migrans (the rash commonly seen in Lyme disease).
What you’ll do:
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Simply follow this link and answer a 2-minute pre-screening questionnaire.
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Provide a biological fluid sample from the tick bite or rash site (painless sampling).
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Participants may experience mild discomfort, redness, or irritation at the site of the microneedle patch application.
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20 minutes of your time – receive a $50 gift card as thanks for your participation!
Location:
Boston University’s Clinical Testing Lab
610 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA, 02215
Study Dates:
Start Date: September 12, 2025
End Date: end of November
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to advancing Lyme disease diagnostics!
