Prison TB study tests shorter treatment for inmates with HIV and addiction
NCT ID NCT03089983
First seen Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at how to best prevent tuberculosis (TB) in Malaysian prisoners, especially those with opioid addiction and HIV. Researchers compared a standard 9-month daily TB prevention medicine to a shorter 3-month weekly option. The goal was to see which approach works better and is more cost-effective for this high-risk group.
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Kajang Prison
Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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