WGS of NTM From Sputum of NTM Lung Disease Patients and From Their Environments (NCT03532438) | Clinical Trial Compass
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WGS of NTM From Sputum of NTM Lung Disease Patients and From Their Environments
South Korea6 participantsStarted 2018-05
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to identify the genetic closeness of NTM derived from patients living together and from their surrounding environment and to trace the temporal relationship between them.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* The adult over 18 years of age
* The patient who have respiratory symptoms consistent with NTM, such as a chronic cough, sputum, and hemoptysis, who have NTM-positive findings on CT, and who have NTM identification in two or more sputum cultures or in one or more bronchoscopic/tissue culture. (2007 ATS/IDSA guideline)
* Pairs of patients living in the same household since diagnosis on NTM lung disease
* Consent to a collection of environmental samples from the patient's residence.
Exclusion Criteria:
* If the patient does not agree or withdraw.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Genetic similarity of NTM(Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterium)