Counseling support for new tuberculosis patients
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether talking with a counselor can help people who have just been diagnosed with tuberculosis feel better emotionally and stick with their treatment. If you are starting TB treatment, this extra support might help you cope with the diagnosis and complete your treatment successfully.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a recent, confirmed diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB in the lungs).
- You must be planning to start TB treatment at one of the participating health centers.
- Your TB must not be multidrug-resistant (meaning it responds to standard medicines).
- You must not have severe memory or thinking problems, severe mental illness, or a serious condition requiring hospital care.
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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