Preventing tuberculosis in children and families
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests ways to help people who live with or are close to someone with tuberculosis get medicine to prevent them from getting sick. It aims to improve how many people start and finish this preventive treatment in Tajikistan and Tanzania.
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Who can take part
- You are 5 years old or older.
- You live with or are in close contact with someone who was just diagnosed with tuberculosis.
- You do not have tuberculosis disease yourself.
- You are not already taking tuberculosis preventive treatment.
- You do not have liver problems or allergies to the preventive medicines.
- You can provide written consent (or assent if you are a minor).
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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