Quick test for diagnosing tuberculosis
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a new rapid test for tuberculosis (TB). It aims to see if the test can accurately detect TB in people with symptoms, which may lead to faster diagnosis and treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have symptoms of pulmonary TB, such as a cough of any duration plus at least one other typical symptom (like fever, night sweats, or weight loss)
- You have not taken any TB medication in the past 6 months
- You are willing to provide two sputum (phlegm) samples
- You do not have only extra-pulmonary TB (TB outside the lungs)
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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