Clinical trials
Tuberculosis clinical trials
Below are recruiting tuberculosis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 147 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05655702Recruiting
Drug use and infections study for tuberculosis control in Vietnam
This study looks at how injecting drug use is linked with infections, including tuberculosis, and aims to improve TB control. You may be asked to share information and provide tests related to recent drug use and injection sites.
HaiphongAges 18 years+ - NCT06815588Recruiting
Better TB tests and treatment for children
This study tests new ways to diagnose and monitor tuberculosis (TB) in children under 15 who might have TB in their lungs. The goal is to improve how we find and treat TB so children get better faster.
Bucharest, BUCAges birth–14 years - NCT06875336Recruiting
Study on tuberculosis outside the lungs
This study tracks people with tuberculosis that is mainly outside the lungs (extrapulmonary TB). It collects medical information and samples to better understand the disease and improve care. If you have this type of TB, joining could help advance knowledge and treatment.
BonnAges 18 years+ - NCT07312266Recruiting
Questioning asymptomatic TB in HIV patients
This study looks for tuberculosis (TB) in people with HIV who have no symptoms. It aims to understand how common hidden TB is, which could lead to better detection and prevention.
Manhiça, Maputo ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07303699RecruitingPhase 2
Atorvastatin with TB meds: a drug study for TB patients
This study tests if adding the cholesterol drug atorvastatin to standard TB treatment can help clear the infection faster. It looks at how the body processes the drugs and how well they work together.
Zaria, Kaduna StateAges 12 years+ - NCT07293455Recruiting
Testing new TB diagnostic tools for Indonesia
This study tests new ways to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in both children and adults who have symptoms like a long-lasting cough. It aims to find better tools to detect TB early and help people get the right treatment faster.
Bandung, West JavaAges 4 weeks+ - NCT07209761RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for drug-resistant TB (quabodepistat)
This study tests a new oral medication combination (quabodepistat with other drugs) for people with drug-resistant pulmonary TB. It aims to find a shorter, safer, and more effective treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14 years+ - NCT06477185RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing lung scarring after TB with doxycycline
This trial tests whether the antibiotic doxycycline can prevent lung scarring (fibrosis) after a serious TB infection. You may be eligible if you are currently being treated for active TB and have significant lung damage on your chest X-ray.
Kampala, KampalaAges 18–65 - NCT07178860Recruiting
Lung health after TB treatment study
This study looks at your lung health and overall wellbeing after finishing treatment for tuberculosis (TB). It aims to understand how TB affects breathing and quality of life, so doctors can better support recovery.
LiverpoolAges 18 years+ - NCT06909799Recruiting
NAC to prevent lung damage after TB treatment
This trial tests if taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC) alongside standard TB treatment can help prevent long-term lung problems after tuberculosis. It is for people with moderate to severe TB who already have some reduced lung function.
Fajara, The GambiaAges 18–65 - NCT07164742Recruiting
Recovery help for lung health after TB treatment
This study tests whether a lung rehabilitation program (like physical therapy for your lungs) can help people who recently started TB treatment breathe and feel better. You need a smartphone and must be willing to attend sessions for 48 weeks.
MangaloreAges 18 years+ - NCT07152639RecruitingPhase 3
New skin test for tuberculosis in people 3 and older
This trial tests a new skin test (EEC) to see if it can accurately detect tuberculosis infection in people aged 3 and older. It compares the test's results in healthy people, people with TB, and people with other lung diseases to check how well it works.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 3 years+ - NCT07118059RecruitingPhase 2
Omega-3 fish oil added to TB treatment
This trial tests whether adding omega-3 (fish oil) to standard TB treatment helps clear the infection faster and reduces inflammation. You may be eligible if you have confirmed lung TB and meet a few health criteria.
Klerksdorp, North WestAges 18–45 - NCT07097961Recruiting
Rehab program for kids with lung damage after TB
This study tests a rehab program for children aged 6-17 who have lung damage from a past tuberculosis (TB) infection. The program uses mild-to-moderate physical activity to help improve their breathing and daily life.
KampalaAges 6–17 - NCT07077213Recruiting
PET scan test for TB-related lung scarring
This study uses a special PET scan (called FAPI-74) to see if it can detect fibrosis (scarring) in the lungs of people with active TB. It looks at the scan both at the start of treatment and after 6 months of therapy to understand how the lungs heal.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07024836Recruiting
Precision biomarker-guided management of TB contacts
This study looks at how to best manage latent tuberculosis (TB) infection using a test that finds people at risk. It aims to help doctors and patients make better decisions together.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06971952Recruiting
Tuberculosis study in rural malnourished communities
This study looks at how TB affects people in rural areas who may also be malnourished. It aims to understand and improve TB care for these communities.
Haydom, Manyara RegionAges Any age - NCT06963606Recruiting
Using AI to find TB cases from chest X-rays
This study tests if a computer program that reads chest X-rays can help doctors find tuberculosis (TB) cases more effectively in community health clinics. If you have a cough or other breathing symptoms and are getting a chest X-ray, you may be able to join.
Yichang, HubeiAges 15 years+ - NCT06714513RecruitingPhase 1
TB vaccine study in older adults aged 55 to 74
This study tests a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine (ID93+GLA-SE) in healthy adults aged 55 to 74. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and can help protect against TB, especially in people who may have latent (inactive) TB infection.
Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-doAges 55–74 - NCT06893757Recruiting
Tuberculosis treatment study in France
This study follows people starting treatment for tuberculosis (TB) in France to learn more about the disease and its treatment. If you have been diagnosed with TB and started treatment within the last 8 days, you may be able to join.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06811012Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing Contezolid for Bone and Joint Tuberculosis
This trial tests an antibiotic called contezolid for people with bone or joint tuberculosis. It aims to see if the drug can treat the infection effectively.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06727864RecruitingPhase 3
Short-course treatment for low-risk active lung TB
This trial tests a shorter treatment course (instead of the standard 6 months) for people with low-risk active TB in the lungs. It aims to see if the shorter regimen works just as well and has fewer side effects.
New Taipei City, BangiaoAges 20–99 - NCT06646237Recruiting
Using a blood test to diagnose TB in pleural fluid
This study tests a new blood test that looks for TB DNA to see if it can help diagnose tuberculosis in people who have fluid around one lung. If the test works, it might make diagnosing TB faster and less invasive.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06585358Recruiting
Precision Dosing for Pulmonary Tuberculosis
This trial tests a personalized approach to dosing the TB medicine rifampin. By using a computer model based on your individual factors, doctors hope to find the right dose for you, which may improve treatment outcomes.
LinköpingAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tuberculosis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 147 recruiting tuberculosis studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a tuberculosis trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a tuberculosis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.