TB treatment time cut by Two-Thirds in new trial

NCT ID NCT07163143

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at people who have chest X-ray signs of TB but test negative for the bacteria in their sputum. It tests if shorter treatment (8 to 24 weeks) works as well as the standard 24-week course, and whether close monitoring without immediate treatment is safe. About 784 participants will be followed for 78 weeks to see who gets worse and needs treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Bulawayo City Health

    Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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  • Clinical HIV Research Unit, Wits Health Consortium

    Johannesburg, South Africa

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  • National University of Medical Sciences

    Islamabad, Pakistan

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  • The Aurum Institute

    Johannesburg, South Africa

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