Tuberculosis Cohort in the North of Paris (NCT04236349) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Tuberculosis Cohort in the North of Paris
France30 participantsStarted 2018-05-01
Plain-language summary
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, just behind HIV / AIDS. Since 2005, the department of Seine Saint Denis, the poorest of France with difficult socio-economic conditions, has the highest incidence rate in metropolitan France, higher than that of Paris. In 2012, the rate of reporting was 10 times higher among people born abroad compared to those born in France, with the highest rates found among people born in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
It is proposed to establish for the first time in France a cohort of patients with TB disease to better understand the characteristics of patients with adverse treatment outcomes and propose solutions to achieve better control of TB. This study would recruit 200 patients per year for 5 years associated with 5 years of follow-up for a total duration of the study which would be 10 years. Given the economic stakes induced by such a study, a pilot feasibility study will be carried out initially. This smaller cohort over a shorter inclusion and follow-up period will make it possible to assess the feasibility of the large-scale cohort (princeps cohort) and to propose possible improvements to the protocol or questionnaire if problems arise in the future after achievement of this pilot study.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient newly admitted to a consultation or hospitalization at a participating facility
* Patient with pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis confirmed on a suggestive bacteriology (direct examination, GeneXpert MTB / RIF PCR and / or culture positive) or evocative histology (evocative aspect with gigantocellular epithelioid granuloma with or without caseous necrosis) or suspicion of tuberculosis not confirmed with introduction of anti-tuberculosis treatment
Exclusion criteria :
* Refusal to give one's non-opposition to participate in the study
* Patient on antituberculous treatment for more than 21 days at the inclusion visit
* Patient already participating in another research protocol
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?
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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.