Italian study on tuberculosis in children
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study follows children and teens with different stages of tuberculosis (TB) across Italy. It aims to learn more about how TB affects young people and improve care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a child or teenager (up to 18 years old) when you first join the study.
- You have either active TB (symptoms with positive test), latent TB (positive test, no symptoms), or you were exposed to someone with TB and are not infected after a waiting period.
- Your parent or legal guardian must sign a consent form, and if you are old enough, you must agree to participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial checks hospital workers and certain medical students to see how many have “latent TB,” meaning TB bacteria in the body that may not cause symptoms. The goal is to better understand who might need follow-up and prevention.
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.
This trial is testing a new way to find and treat tuberculosis (TB) in communities in Ethiopia. It aims to help people of any age who live in certain areas get better care.
This study collects information about people with tuberculosis in Europe to better understand the disease and improve care. By joining, you help researchers learn more about TB and how to treat it.
This study looks at improving the detection and care of TB in children. It aims to find children with TB earlier and help them get the right treatment faster.
This trial studies how to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in children and teens when they are being checked after possible exposure or because TB is suspected. It may help doctors figure out faster and more accurately who has TB infection or disease.
Hear when a new Tuberculosis Infection trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.