Nurses take the lead: could this transform TB care in south africa?

NCT ID NCT05671718

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests whether nurse-led treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in local clinics works as well as standard doctor-led care in hospitals. About 2,944 people in South Africa will take part. The goal is to see if nurse-led care can make treatment more accessible and lower costs for patients.

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Locations

Doris Goodwin Hospital
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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201, South Africa

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Jose Pearson Hospital
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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King Dinuzulu TB Hospital
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East London, South Africa

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Murchison Hospital
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Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, 7007, South Africa

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Nkquebela TB Hospital
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East London, South Africa

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DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS