New ways to find and treat tuberculosis in mobile populations in South Africa
Innovative contact tracing strategies for detecting TB in mobile rural and urban South African populations
This study is looking for new ways to find and treat tuberculosis in working-age adults in South Africa who move around a lot, by reaching out to them during evenings and weekends when they're more likely to be available.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10670303 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on innovative strategies for detecting tuberculosis (TB) among mobile populations in South Africa, particularly working-age adults who frequently move between urban and rural areas. By understanding the regular movement patterns of these individuals, the research aims to implement targeted interventions during times when they are most accessible, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays. The approach includes engaging with communities to improve TB case-finding efforts and ensuring that those at highest risk are identified and treated effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 21 and older who live in or frequently travel between urban and rural areas in South Africa.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the mobile working-age demographic or those living outside of the targeted geographic areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of undiagnosed TB cases and improve treatment outcomes in high-risk populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions in mobile populations can improve disease detection and management, suggesting a promising approach for TB control.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dowdy, David Wesley — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Dowdy, David Wesley
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.