Co-Infection of NTM in Patients With Smear Positive Pulmonary TB

Completed

• Conditions: Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

• Registration Number: NCT00567151
• Lead Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to elucidate the prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) co-infection in patients with smear positive pulmonary TB. To detect the NTM co-infection, we will perform duplex PCR targeted for mycobacterial hsp 65 gene using sputa. In addition, the clinical significance of this co-infection will be evaluated.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-12
• Study First Submitted: 2007-12-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-12-02
• Study First Posted: 2007-12-04
• Primary Completion: 2008-12
• Study Completion: 2008-12
• Status Verified: 2009-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-06-20
• Last Update Posted: 2009-06-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

• New patients with pulmonary TB
• Sputum AFB smear-positivity

Exclusion Criteria

• Non-applicable

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seoul National University Hospital; 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, Republic of