New score could help spot TB in starving children
NCT ID NCT04240990
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study enrolled 603 severely malnourished children in Uganda and Zambia to develop a score that helps doctors decide whether to treat tuberculosis. Researchers tested children with chest X-rays, lab tests, and symptom checks. The goal is to create a simple, accurate tool to diagnose TB in this vulnerable group.
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Locations
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Arthur Davidson Children Hospital
Ndola, Zambia
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Lusaka University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
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Mulago National Referral Hospital
Kampala, Uganda
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple, reliable tool to diagnose TB earlier in severely malnourished children, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that only develops a prediction score; it does not test a treatment. The score may not work well in other hospitals or countries.
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