New tongue swab test could make TB diagnosis easier and faster

NCT ID NCT06984887

Summary

This study aims to see if two new tuberculosis (TB) tests are as good as the current standard test. Researchers will compare how accurate, fast, and easy-to-use the new tests are, including a simple tongue swab method versus the usual sputum sample. The study involves 6,100 people in Pakistan who are being screened for TB.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Reference Laboratory

    Islamabad, Federal Capital, 44000, Pakistan

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