Long-term effects of tuberculosis on lung health in Korea

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The LIFE-TB study is a nationwide, multicenter observational cohort aimed at understanding the long-term impacts of tuberculosis on lung health and quality of life in adults. Participants, aged 19 and older, will be enrolled if they are currently undergoing treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis or have a history of treated TB. Over a five-year follow-up period, the study will collect data on respiratory symptoms, radiological changes, pulmonary function, and quality of life through various assessments. This research seeks to establish a comprehensive post-TB lung disease registry in Korea.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥19 years
* Diagnosed with pulmonary TB and either initiating or undergoing treatment or history of treated pulmonary TB

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<19 years
* Extrapulmonary TB without lung involvement
* Refusal to provide informed consent

Where it's running

• Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine Division of Pulmonology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System
  Seoul, South Korea Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.