New human model could speed up TB drug and vaccine testing

NCT ID NCT05592223

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested a new method to evaluate tuberculosis (TB) drugs and vaccines in 20 healthy adults. Researchers used a harmless version of the TB bacteria (BCG) to see how the body fights it and how treatments work. The goal was to create a faster, safer way to test new TB treatments in early-stage human trials.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

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