Prison TB study aims to stop spread with new screening methods
NCT ID NCT07520448
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three different ways to screen for and prevent tuberculosis (TB) in prisons in Paraguay. About 4,500 inmates will be tested and followed for 18 months to see which strategy best reduces new TB cases and infections. The goal is to find a safe, effective, and affordable approach to control TB in crowded prison settings.
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Universidad Nacional de Caaguazú
Coronel Oviedo, Caaguazú Department, Paraguay
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