Your phone's mic could detect TB in seconds: new trial recruits 1,751
NCT ID NCT05317247
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone app can tell the difference between a TB cough and other coughs by analyzing audio recordings. Researchers will collect cough sounds from 1,751 people with a cough lasting at least two weeks, then use machine learning to build a quick screening tool. The goal is to speed up TB detection and reduce the need for expensive lab tests, especially in areas with limited resources.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Makerere University
RECRUITINGKampala, Kampala, 7062, Uganda
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Stellenbosch University
RECRUITINGCape Town, Western Cape, 7505, South Africa
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