Latent tuberculosis infection
MONDO:0040753Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection that does not induce infectious expression of the disease in the affected person, although it can cause continuous immune response generated towards TB antigens; person having LTBI are asymptomatic and acting as a reservoir of active tuberculosis tuberculosis cases and Mycobacterium tuberculosis and run a 5-10% risk of reactivating tuberculosis throughout their lives.
Also known as: LTBI, inactive TB, inactive tuberculosis, tuberculosis infection latent
75 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 72 tagged with Latent tuberculosis infection itself.
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New TB vaccine candidate enters human testing
Vaccine Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental tuberculosis vaccine called Lipovaxin in healthy adults aged 18 to 40 in Indonesia. The vaccine is given as two shots, 28 days apart, and compared to a placebo. The main goals are to check if the vaccine is safe and whether it triggers an immune r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: PT Bio Farma • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Shorter TB regimens could simplify treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether shorter, rifapentine-based treatments for tuberculosis and latent TB are safe and effective in real-world settings in Kazakhstan. It will follow 350 adults, including those with HIV, comparing a 4-month regimen to the standard 6-month one for active TB…
Sponsor: Public Union "Kazakhstan Association of Phthisiopulmonologists" • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New HIV combo pill tested alongside TB treatment in small trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two different HIV medication combinations in 60 people who also have active tuberculosis. Participants will receive either a newer drug (Ainuovirine) or a standard one (Efavirenz), along with their TB meds. The goal is to see which regimen better suppresse…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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A mobile x-ray van with AI could spot TB before it spreads
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a community-based screening strategy for tuberculosis (TB) in migrant communities in New York City. A mobile van offers digital chest X-rays with AI interpretation, along with TB symptom checks, blood tests for latent TB, and HIV testing. The goal is to see wheth…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tongue swab replace sputum tests for TB?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis large study in five countries will test new, portable diagnostic tools for tuberculosis (TB) that use tongue swabs and AI-assisted chest X-rays. The goal is to see if these faster, easier tests can find more TB cases, especially in people who have no symptoms or can't produc…
Sponsor: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New rapid swab test could transform TB diagnosis in remote areas
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new, portable device that can detect tuberculosis (TB) in about 15-35 minutes using a simple tongue or sputum swab. It aims to enroll 60,000 people in Bangladesh, Cameroon, and Nigeria who are screened in community settings. The goal is to see if this rapid…
Sponsor: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New TB tests for kids could save thousands of lives
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find better ways to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in children and young teens. It will test new tools like computer-aided chest X-ray reading and non-sputum samples (e.g., stool or urine) in Bangladesh, Cameroon, Kenya, and Vietnam. About 7,920 participants aged 1…
Sponsor: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New daily pill could shield kids from TB
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 28-day daily combination of two drugs, rifapentine and isoniazid, to prevent tuberculosis (TB) in children under 13. About 144 children, some with HIV and some without, will join to find the right dose and check for side effects. The goal is to see if this shor…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yearly TB check may shield vulnerable patients from a hidden threat
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether annual re-screening for tuberculosis infection using a blood test (IGRA) can prevent active TB in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are taking biologic or immunosuppressive medications. Participants who initially test negative for TB ar…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered skin patch could bring TB prevention to People's doorsteps
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether community health workers can use a new skin test, with or without AI help, to test close contacts of TB patients at home instead of at a clinic. The goal is to make it easier for people, especially children and families in Tajikistan and Tanzania, to g…
Sponsor: KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prison TB study aims to stop spread with new screening methods
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis 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 af…
Sponsor: Universidad Nacional de Caaguazu • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Health workers on doorsteps: a new push to stop TB in kids
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether having health workers visit homes can improve tuberculosis (TB) prevention for children under 15 in southern Ethiopia. About 1,300 children will be split into two groups: one gets home-based care, the other standard clinic care. The goal is to see if more…
Sponsor: Dilla University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New HIV prevention drug faces drug interaction test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how a common tuberculosis drug, rifampin, affects levels of a new HIV prevention medicine called MK-8527. Fourteen adults with latent TB (no active symptoms) will take MK-8527 with and without rifampin. The goal is to see if the two drugs can be us…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple screening strategy uncover hidden TB in COPD patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial evaluates an active case-finding strategy to detect pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care clinics in Henan, China. The strategy uses computer-aided diagnosis and a rapid TB test during routine COPD vi…
Sponsor: Henan Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community-Driven TB screening aims to reach vulnerable immigrants
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study works with African and South Asian immigrants to design a tuberculosis (TB) screening program that fits their needs. Researchers will hold workshops with immigrants, community leaders, and doctors to identify barriers and create a screening pathway. Then, they will tes…
Sponsor: Universidade Nova de Lisboa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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TB stigma in the UK: a hidden barrier to care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how people diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in rural and coastal areas of Southwest England experience stigma. Researchers will interview 20 patients to understand how stigma affects their lives and access to care. The goal is to develop better ways to support…
Sponsor: Bournemouth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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TB drug liver risk under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will track 220 adults being treated for tuberculosis (TB) or latent TB with the drug isoniazid. Researchers want to see how often the drug causes liver injury and what factors make it more likely. They will also look at how doctors manage this side effect in real-world…
Sponsor: ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New study aims to catch TB in pregnant women earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test better ways to screen for tuberculosis (TB) in pregnant and postpartum women in Guinea-Bissau. Researchers will use a symptom checklist, stool tests, and AI-powered chest X-rays to find more TB cases. The goal is to improve health for mothers and babies and g…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Breastfeeding women finally included in TB drug research
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how five common tuberculosis drugs move into breast milk after a single dose. Sixty healthy breastfeeding women in Indonesia will each receive one drug, and researchers will measure drug levels in their blood and milk. The goal is to gather safety data so that…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Hidden TB threat in dialysis patients: new study to reveal true numbers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test 200 adults on regular hemodialysis at Sohag University Hospital for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) using a simple skin test. The goal is to find out how many dialysis patients carry the bacteria without symptoms, so doctors can better prevent active TB …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC