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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundació Institut Germans Trias i Pujol Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Badalona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 22, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 29, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06706596 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
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Igtp
Badalona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cristina Vilaplana, MD, PhD
- Email: cvilaplana@igtp.cat
- Phone: +34930330527
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.