Study lung changes before and after treatment for active TB
Part of Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at changes in the lungs and immune system before TB treatment and again after treatment. By sampling lung fluid and comparing it over time, researchers hope to learn signatures that reflect how TB responds to care.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 60 years old.
- Have active tuberculosis in only one lung (unilateral TB).
- Have not started TB treatment yet, and no strong signs of past TB on scans.
- Be able and willing to have research bronchoscopy (a procedure to collect lung samples) at baseline, 6 months, and 18 months.
- If living with HIV, you must have been stable on HIV treatment (antiretroviral therapy) for at least 1 year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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