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Can a TB infection leave a mark on the placenta?

NCT ID NCT06352970

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lund University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers in Ethiopia are studying whether tuberculosis infection changes how the placenta develops and works. They will enroll 500 pregnant women at delivery clinics and use a blood test to identify those with TB infection. The team will compare placental tissue and infant outcomes between women with and without TB infection. The goal is to learn whether TB infection may contribute to pregnancy-related disorders through its effects on the placenta.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If TB infection harms the placenta, this could point to ways to protect pregnant women and their babies from pregnancy complications.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it can show links but not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 500 people

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Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Pregnant women with incipient delivery

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women admitted for delivery to study sites * Written informed consent * Age 18 years or greater Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic comorbidities (other than TB, HIV or pregnancy-related disorder) * Twin pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

latent tuberculosis infection placenta disorder pregnancy disorder tuberculosis

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Placenta diseases Pregnancy related Tuberculosis infection

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Locations

  • Gandhi Memorial Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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