Can better nutrition and cheap deworming stop TB?

NCT ID NCT03598842

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looked at why some people infected with TB bacteria get sick while others don't. Researchers in India studied 120 household contacts of TB patients, comparing those who were malnourished or had parasitic worms. They provided food and deworming medication to see how these factors change the immune system's response to TB. The goal is to find low-cost ways to prevent active TB in high-risk groups.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

    Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, India

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