Gastrointestinal tuberculosis
MONDO:0005768Tuberculosis that involves any region of the gastrointestinal tract, mostly in the distal ileum and the cecum. In most cases, mycobacterium tuberculosis is the pathogen. Clinical features include abdominal pain; fever; and palpable mass in the ileocecal area.
Also known as: tuberculosis of intestines, peritoneum, and mesenteric glands
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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AI reads your gut scans to spot disease without a scope
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing an artificial intelligence system that analyzes CT and MRI scans to diagnose and predict outcomes for digestive diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and intestinal tuberculosis. Researchers are using data from 21 hospitals in China to train …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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TB study aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 people with active or latent tuberculosis (TB) to collect blood, sputum, and tissue samples. The goal is to better understand how TB behaves in the body and how the immune system responds. Participants receive standard TB treatment as part of the study, but…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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15-Year study aims to uncover hidden death risks in intestinal TB patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at 15 years of medical records and will also follow new patients with intestinal tuberculosis to find out which factors—like age, other illnesses, or treatment habits—make death more likely. Researchers will collect data from 500 adults diagnosed with intest…
Sponsor: Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize TB treatment monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether measuring tiny DNA fragments from the TB bacteria in the blood can help doctors monitor how well treatment is working. Researchers will enroll 140 adults with newly diagnosed TB in Thailand, taking blood samples over time to see if the DNA levels drop …
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC