Preventing TB in family and close contacts
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study aims to help find and start TB prevention medicine for people who have been in close contact with someone sick with TB. The goal is to protect more people, especially children, from getting sick.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 5 years old or older.
- You have been in close contact with someone who has active TB, like living in the same house or spending a lot of time near them.
- You are not already being treated for active TB disease.
- You do not have a known allergy to TB prevention medicines (isoniazid or rifamycins) or serious liver problems.
- You can give your permission (or have a parent/guardian give permission) to join the study.
- You plan to stay in the study area for the next year.
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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