Hidden gut infections may sabotage TB recovery, study suggests
NCT ID NCT05048485
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 141 people being treated for tuberculosis (TB) to see if intestinal parasites or poor nutrition made their recovery harder. Researchers checked stool samples for parasites and measured weight gain and treatment success. Some participants received nutritional supplements for 6 months. The goal was to understand how these factors affect TB outcomes, not to test a new drug.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point to ways to improve TB treatment outcomes by addressing parasite infections and malnutrition.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all TB patients.
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Locations
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Puducherry, 605006, India