Pericardial tuberculosis
MONDO:0005903Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart (pericardium) due to mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Pericarditis can lead to swelling (pericardial effusion), compression of the heart (cardiac tamponade), and preventing normal beating of the heart.
Also known as: tuberculous pericarditis
8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Pericardial tuberculosis itself.
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Can a higher dose of rifampicin clear TB around the heart faster?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving a higher dose of the antibiotic rifampicin (35 mg/kg) can increase drug levels in the fluid around the heart and clear tuberculosis bacteria faster than the standard dose (10 mg/kg). The study enrolls adults with suspected tuberculous pericarditis,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hotspot vs clinic: which TB hunt saves more lives?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compares two strategies for finding undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) in peri-urban Uganda. One strategy sets up screening at a large health clinic, while the other sends mobile screening teams into local hotspots where TB is thought to be most common. Researchers will tra…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC