Better diagnosis for tuberculosis in lymph nodes
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to take a sample from swollen lymph nodes in the chest to see if they are caused by tuberculosis. One method uses a needle and the other uses a special probe to freeze a piece of tissue, which may give a more accurate answer. If you have these swollen nodes and TB is suspected, the trial could help diagnose you more precisely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You need to have enlarged lymph nodes in the middle of your chest, seen on a CT scan, and your doctor thinks the cause might be tuberculosis.
- You must have had routine tests before the procedure: blood tests, an electrocardiogram (a heart tracing), and a chest CT scan — and they all need to be within normal limits to be safe.
- You must not be allergic to local anesthesia (lidocaine) or a sedative (midazolam).
- You must not have bleeding risks or severe heart/lung disease that would make the procedure unsafe.
- You must understand the study and sign a consent form.
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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