Evaluation of Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes (NCT06942975) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluation of Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes
Italy111 participantsStarted 2023-05-08
Plain-language summary
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium species grouped in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. TB remains a major global health problem, despite the fact that there are drugs that can eradicate the infection. The study aims to describe the clinical, microbiological, therapeutic and prognostic characteristics of TB patients afferent to the SC Infectious Diseases of A.O. SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo of Alexandria during 2019-2022 and, secondarily, to evaluate the treatment outcomes (as defined by the World Health Organization) of TB patients afferent to the SC Infectious Diseases of A. O. SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo of Alexandria considering the influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (pre-pandemic, inter-pandemic and post-pandemic period) and to evaluate the post-treatment relapse rate.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged ≥18 years
* Patients with tuberculosis with microbiological confirmation
* Patients notified to the SS Surveillance and Control Hospital Infections Antimicrobial Stewardship of the Alexandria Hospital Company from 2019 to 2023
* Patients taken in charge by the SC Infectious Diseases of the Alexandria Hospital Company for whom MOD B has been completed
* Obtaining informed consent
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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Description of patient characteristics
Timeframe: Baseline
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06942975
SponsorAzienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria