Status:
RECRUITING
Testing Health Workers At Risk to Advance Our Understanding of TB Infection
Lead Sponsor:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Stellenbosch
Conditions:
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-100 years
Brief Summary
It has been estimated that 1.7 billion people have tuberculosis (TB) infection; yet current tests are unable to predict which people are at highest risk of developing TB disease, which can be life-thr...
Detailed Description
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading infectious cause of death in South Africa and globally.1.7 billion people worldwide are estimated to have been infected with TB (LTBI). However, current LTBI tests ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ≥18 years old
- Health worker
- Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Prior history of TB or known prior positive IGRA
- Current or prior history of taking anti-TB treatment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 15 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2029
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06221488
Start Date
January 15 2024
End Date
December 31 2029
Last Update
May 23 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, South Africa