Screening for tuberculosis in high-risk groups in Barcelona
Implementing a Systemic Screening for TB Disease in High-risk Groups in Barcelona Area
Fundació Institut Germans Trias i Pujol · NCT06706596
This study is trying to find and test people in high-risk groups in Barcelona for tuberculosis to help catch and treat the disease early.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fundació Institut Germans Trias i Pujol (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Badalona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06706596 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify and screen vulnerable populations in Barcelona for active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Participants will attend an informational session about TB, followed by an interview and screening for TB symptoms such as cough, fever, and weight loss. Those who screen positive will be referred for further diagnostic testing, including chest X-rays and lab tests. The study focuses on high-risk groups, including refugees and other vulnerable populations, to improve early detection and treatment of TB.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals belonging to populations at high risk for tuberculosis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to a high-risk population for tuberculosis may not receive any benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier detection and treatment of tuberculosis in high-risk populations, potentially reducing the spread of the disease.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in screening high-risk populations for tuberculosis, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: -Belonging to a population at high risk for tuberculosis (TB) Exclusion Criteria: -Not belonging to a population at high risk for tuberculosis (TB)
Where this trial is running
Badalona
- IGTP — Badalona, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cristina Vilaplana, MD, PhD
- Email: cvilaplana@igtp.cat
- Phone: +34930330527
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis, Pulmonary, Tuberculosis infection, Tuberculosis screening, Vulnerable populations, Refugees, Migrants, Pulmonary tuberculosis