Could a tiny needle make TB testing easier and more accurate?

NCT ID NCT01611844

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new micro-needle for giving TB skin tests, comparing it to the standard method in 59 healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if the new needle makes the test easier to give and more consistent. Researchers also tested a device to read the skin reaction without measuring by hand.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: tuberculin (purified protein derivative)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make TB skin testing easier and more reliable, allowing any healthcare worker to administer it.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to all populations or settings. The new method may not prove better than the current one.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Unité de Recherche Clinique en Immunologie Lyon Sud (URCI-LS) et Service d'Immunologie clinique et allergologie-Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud -Hospices Civils de Lyon

Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France

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