Hospital staff TB screening under review: are routine tests necessary?

NCT ID NCT07608601

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

latent tuberculosis infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LATENT TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de NICE

Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06000, France

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