Status:
UNKNOWN
Identification of Cytokine Profiles and T Cell Subsets Among Immunosuppressed Patients at Risk of Developing Active Tuberculosis
Lead Sponsor:
Hvidovre University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Copenhagen Hospital Corporation
The Danish Rheumatism Association
Conditions:
Tuberculosis
HIV Infections
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to identify differences in TB specific immune responses among immunosuppressed patients latently infected with TB and patients with active TB.
Detailed Description
Immunosuppressed patients latently infected with TB are at higher risk of developing active TB than patients with normal immune functions. Especially two patient categories are at risk: HIV positives ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Latent TB infection + rheumatid arthritis
- Latent TB infection + HIV
- Active TB
Exclusion
- Age \< 18yrs
- Pregnancy
- Patients not able to understand the given information
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
September 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00285441
Start Date
November 1 2005
End Date
September 1 2008
Last Update
February 28 2006
Active Locations (1)
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Infectious disease department University Hospital Hvidovre
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2650