Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Screening for tuberculosis in high-risk groups in Barcelona

Official title: Implementing a Systemic Screening for TB Disease in High-risk Groups in Barcelona Area

Run by Fundació Institut Germans Trias i Pujol · NCT06706596 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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 typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorFundació Institut Germans Trias i Pujol
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Badalona)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 22, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 29, 2024
Trial IDNCT06706596 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals belonging to populations at high risk for tuberculosis.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not belong to a high-risk population for tuberculosis may not receive any benefit from this study.

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

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.

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 gone: Other studies have shown success in screening high-risk populations for tuberculosis, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

  • Igtp
    Badalona, Spain
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.