A new way to find active tuberculosis cases in adolescents
A new method for active tuberculosis case finding
['FUNDING_R01'] · MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY/ ALLIED HLTH SCIS · NIH-11055303
This study is looking to help find more cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in teenagers by testing the people they live with, so we can catch more infections early and keep everyone healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY/ ALLIED HLTH SCIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA U REP) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11055303 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the detection of active tuberculosis (TB) in adolescents by testing their household contacts. The current method only identifies a small percentage of undiagnosed cases, but this new approach aims to significantly increase that number by targeting recently diagnosed adolescents. By conducting regular testing over a five-year period, the study will track TB infections and identify potential source cases among close contacts. This innovative method is based on previous successful testing in Tanzanian schoolchildren.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-21 years who are household contacts of individuals recently diagnosed with tuberculosis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not have a household contact with recently diagnosed tuberculosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more effective way of identifying and treating tuberculosis in adolescents, ultimately reducing the spread of the disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in using serial testing methods for tuberculosis detection, indicating that this approach has potential for effective outcomes.
Where this research is happening
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA U REP
- MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY/ ALLIED HLTH SCIS — DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA U REP (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: AMOUR, MARYAM — MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY/ ALLIED HLTH SCIS
- Study coordinator: AMOUR, MARYAM
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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