New Blood Test to Monitor TB Treatment in Kenya
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new finger-prick blood test (PATHFAST-LAM) to see if it can help doctors monitor how well tuberculosis (TB) treatment is working. It is for adults who are newly diagnosed with TB and have not yet started medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and have not started treatment yet.
- You are willing to come back to the clinic for follow-up visits, blood draws, and interviews.
- You are able to provide written consent to participate.
- You have not been treated for TB in the past 6 months.
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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