Pleural tuberculosis
MONDO:0005922Inflammation of the pleura secondary to an infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Also known as: pleura tuberculosis, tuberculosis of pleura, tuberculous pleurisy, tuberculous pleuritis
59 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 7 tagged with Pleural tuberculosis itself.
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Sub-types of Pleural tuberculosis
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Tuberculous empyema 0 trials
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Tuberculous pneumothorax 0 trials
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Simple fluid test could replace needle biopsy for TB of the lung lining
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new liquid biopsy that measures TB DNA in fluid from around the lungs to diagnose tuberculous pleuritis, a common form of TB. Current methods often require invasive tissue biopsies or have low accuracy. The trial will enroll 350 adults with new-onset pleural ef…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New DNA test could spot hidden TB in chest fluid, reducing invasive procedures
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new laboratory method that looks for DNA fragments from tuberculosis bacteria in fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion). The goal is to see if this test can diagnose tuberculous pleurisy more accurately than current tests. Researchers will study 400 adu…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Scientists probe immune secrets of tuberculosis to find better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different types of mycobacterial infections, including drug-resistant tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria, change the body's immune response. Researchers will collect blood and other samples from 120 participants, including healthy people and thos…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC