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New treatment option for Latent Tuberculosis
Official title Economic Incentives and vDOT for Latent Tuberculosis Infection
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05022862
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to evaluate a novel and scalable intervention that combines Video Directly Observed Therapy (vDOT) and financial incentives to promote completion of treatment for latent tuberculosis. Adult participants who are initiating treatment for latent tuberculosis will be recruited from the Baltimore City Health Department.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- 18 years old or older,
- diagnosed with latent TB and determined to be appropriate for latent TB treatment by participants clinicians
- reside in Baltimore metro area
- speaks English or Spanish, or a language for which there is a short form available via the Johns Hopkins Medicine Institutional Review Board
- prescribed 3 months Isoniazid/Rifapentine, prescribed 3 months Isoniazid/Rifampin, or 4 months Rifampin
You likely can't join if
- younger than 18 years old
- diagnosed with active TB
- prescribed an alternative treatment regimen for latent TB
- pregnant women (as determined by non-study directed clinical evaluation; BCHD performs urine pregnancy testing on women of child bearing age when...
- participant's spoken language does not have a translated long or short consent form
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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