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New treatment option for Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
Official title Digital Health Intervention to Improve TPT Uptake
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07313995
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Despite the evidence of the prevention and control measures of tuberculosis (TB), it still has an impact on the health, social, and economic aspects of the population. Specifically, tuberculosis in children and newly diagnosed TB cases show there is current transmission of TB; to reduce this transmission and to attain the end TB strategy, preventing household TB transmission plays a great role.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- All household and close contacts of drug-sensitive pulmonary TB patients
- Living in the catchment area of the selected health facility
- Willing to stay for at least 4 months in the catchment area
You likely can't join if
- Individuals with a known allergy to TPT drugs or those contraindicated for TPT drugs
- Close contacts screened as symptomatic for TB
- Close contacts with drug-resistant TB
- Temporary residents staying for less than 4 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Arba Minch, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia
- Sawula, Goffa Zone, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia
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, not specified. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Arba Minch, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia; Sawula, Goffa Zone, South Ethiopia, Ethiopia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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