Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
MONDO:0000368A tuberculosis that occurs at body sites other than the lung.
34 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 6 tagged with Extrapulmonary tuberculosis itself.
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Sub-types of Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
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Pleural tuberculosis 7 trials
2 sub-types
- Tuberculous empyema 0 trials
- Tuberculous pneumothorax 0 trials
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Central nervous system tuberculosis 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Meningeal tuberculosis 7 trials
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Urogenital tuberculosis 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Tuberculous salpingitis 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Male genital tuberculosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Primary genito-urinary tuberculosis 0 trials
- Renal tuberculosis 0 trials
- Tuberculous oophoritis 0 trials
- Ureter tuberculosis 0 trials
- Urinary bladder tuberculosis 0 trials
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Lymph node tuberculosis 3 trials
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Miliary tuberculosis 2 trials
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Gastrointestinal tuberculosis 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Intestinal tuberculosis 2 trials
- Esophageal tuberculosis 0 trials
- Hepatic tuberculosis 0 trials
- Oral tuberculosis 0 trials
- Tuberculous peritonitis 0 trials
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Pericardial tuberculosis 1 trial
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Abdominal tuberculosis 0 trials
5 sub-types
- Hepatic tuberculosis 0 trials
- Renal tuberculosis 0 trials
- Splenic tuberculosis 0 trials
- Tuberculous ascites 0 trials
- Tuberculous peritonitis 0 trials
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Cardiac tuberculosis 0 trials
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Cutaneous tuberculosis 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Lupus vulgaris 0 trials
- Primary cutaneous tuberculosis 0 trials
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Laryngeal tuberculosis 0 trials
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Ocular tuberculosis 0 trials
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Skeletal tuberculosis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Tuberculosis, spinal 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a higher dose of rifampicin clear TB around the heart faster?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving a higher dose of the antibiotic rifampicin (35 mg/kg) can increase drug levels in the fluid around the heart and clear tuberculosis bacteria faster than the standard dose (10 mg/kg). The study enrolls adults with suspected tuberculous pericarditis,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New DNA test could speed up TB diagnosis, reduce need for invasive biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring TB DNA in fluid from around the lungs (pleural fluid) can quickly and accurately diagnose tuberculosis. Researchers tested fluid from 329 adults with lung fluid buildup. The goal was to see if this DNA test works better than standard tests, …
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Breakthrough test could save kids from deadly TB meningitis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study aimed to create a quick, simple test to diagnose tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in children. TBM is a severe form of TB that affects the brain and is hard to detect with current methods, especially in places with limited resources. Researchers tested 51 inflammatory mark…
Sponsor: University of Stellenbosch • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Hotspot vs clinic: which TB hunt saves more lives?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compares two strategies for finding undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) in peri-urban Uganda. One strategy sets up screening at a large health clinic, while the other sends mobile screening teams into local hotspots where TB is thought to be most common. Researchers will tra…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new patient cohort unlock the secrets of TB treatment success?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study aims to test the feasibility of creating a large-scale cohort of tuberculosis (TB) patients in northern Paris, an area with high TB rates. Researchers will collect blood samples and clinical data from 30 participants over the course of their treatment to understa…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Doctors' diagnostic habits for TB of the lining of the lung revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 418 respiratory doctors in the Asia-Pacific region to understand how they diagnose tuberculous pleuritis, a type of TB that affects the lining around the lungs. The goal was to see which tests are used, how available they are, and how doctors decide to start t…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC