New scope technique spots hidden TB when standard tests fail
NCT ID NCT07350356
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a bronchoscopy (a thin, flexible tube with a camera) can help diagnose tuberculosis in the airways of people whose usual sputum tests came back negative. 63 adults with suspected lung TB took part. The goal was to catch the disease earlier and more accurately.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Heba Shalaby
Cairo, 11511, Egypt
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