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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New DNA test could speed up TB diagnosis, reduce need for invasive biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring TB DNA in fluid from around the lungs (pleural fluid) can quickly and accurately diagnose tuberculosis. Researchers tested fluid from 329 adults with lung fluid buildup. The goal was to see if this DNA test works better than standard tests, …
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Doctors' diagnostic habits for TB of the lining of the lung revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 418 respiratory doctors in the Asia-Pacific region to understand how they diagnose tuberculous pleuritis, a type of TB that affects the lining around the lungs. The goal was to see which tests are used, how available they are, and how doctors decide to start t…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC