Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Swiss Children

Recruiting Observational Study
Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
Up to 17
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
190 (estimated)
Sponsor
University Children's Hospital Basel · Other
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About This Trial

1. The primary objective is to improve the sensitivity of novel immunodiagnostic tests for detection of TB disease in children. 2. The secondary objective is to determine biomarkers that discriminate children with TB infection and disease.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * all children / adolescents \< 18 years of age undergoing evaluation for TB exposure, infection or disease. Exclusion Criteria: * children / adolescents with TB infection or disease who have already been started on anti-mycobacterial treatment, children who have been treated …
Contacts

Nina Vaezipour, Dr med

+41617042947

nina.vaezipour@ukbb.ch

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Nicole Ritz, Prof Dr med PhD

+41617042947

nicole.ritz@unibas.ch

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