Pericardial tuberculosis
MONDO:0005903Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart (pericardium) due to mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Pericarditis can lead to swelling (pericardial effusion), compression of the heart (cardiac tamponade), and preventing normal beating of the heart.
Also known as: tuberculous pericarditis
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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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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