Could a simple blood test finally diagnose TB in kids?
NCT ID NCT06113861
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new blood test called CRISPR-TB to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in children more accurately. Current tests often miss TB in kids because they have fewer bacteria. The study will enroll 1,220 children in Bolivia to see if this test can detect TB better than standard methods. If it works, it could make TB diagnosis easier and faster in places with limited resources.
What this could mean
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Active substance
CRISPR-TB blood test (cell-free DNA test)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, accurate blood test to diagnose tuberculosis in children, especially in low-resource settings where current tests often fail.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The test's accuracy in real-world conditions may differ from pilot results, and it may not be widely available soon.
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Locations
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Hospital de Ninos "Mario Ortiz Suarez"
RECRUITINGSanta Cruz, Bolivia
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