Latent tuberculosis infection
MONDO:0040753Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection that does not induce infectious expression of the disease in the affected person, although it can cause continuous immune response generated towards TB antigens; person having LTBI are asymptomatic and acting as a reservoir of active tuberculosis tuberculosis cases and Mycobacterium tuberculosis and run a 5-10% risk of reactivating tuberculosis throughout their lives.
Also known as: LTBI, inactive TB, inactive tuberculosis, tuberculosis infection latent
70 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could aspirin or ibuprofen help beat TB faster?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding aspirin or ibuprofen to standard tuberculosis (TB) treatment helps patients recover more quickly. It included 426 adults with drug-sensitive or drug-resistant TB. The trial was terminated early, so the results are not conclusive.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundació Institut Germans Trias i Pujol • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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TB prevention study halted early – only 16 volunteers enrolled
Prevention TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a single dose of the BCG vaccine could prevent tuberculosis infection in healthy adults traveling to countries with high TB rates. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either BCG or a placebo. The study was terminated early and enrolled only 1…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC