Hospital staff TB screening under review: are routine tests necessary?
NCT ID NCT07608601
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks back at records of over 1,000 new hospital workers in Nice, France, who were tested for latent (hidden) tuberculosis infection as part of their hiring process. The goal is to see how many test positive, what factors increase the risk, and whether the screening leads to useful follow-up like chest X-rays or preventive treatment. The results will help decide if routine testing for all new staff is a good use of resources.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help hospitals decide whether routine TB screening for new staff is worthwhile, potentially saving costs and focusing efforts on high-risk groups.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective observational study, so it can only show patterns, not prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to other hospitals or regions.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LATENT TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
CHU de NICE
Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06000, France
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••