Testing blood for TB before bronchoscopy
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial checks if a blood test can find TB DNA before a lung procedure called bronchoscopy. It may help people who need a bronchoscopy but cannot cough up sputum for testing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You need a bronchoscopy for a breathing problem
- Your sputum test for TB (AFB smear) was negative, or you are unable to cough up sputum
- You have not been treated for TB with two or more anti-TB drugs for more than 14 days in the past 3 months
- You do not have a history of TB
- You have not used any experimental drugs in the past 30 days
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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