CompletedNot Applicable

Bronchoscopic Role in Early Detection of Endobronchial Tuberculosis in Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients.

Egypt63 participantsStarted 2023-09-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the role of bronchoscopy in diagnosis of endobronchial tuberculosis in suspected pulmonary tuberculosis patients whose sputum samples are negative for Ziehl Neelsen stain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * o Adults more than18 years. * Accept to participate. * Suspected pulmonary tuberculosis patients with three negative sputum samples are smear negative, and/or persistent consolidation on chest radiograph (CXR). Exclusion Criteria: * o Patients who refuse to participate in the study. * Patients who are sputum Ziehl Neelsen positive. * Patients who are diagnosed extrapulmonary tuberculosis. * Patients who are not fit for bronchoscopy.

What they're measuring

the role of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in sputum smear negative and radiologically suspected pulmonary tuberculosis 63 patients in Mansoura chest hospital, bronchoscopy unit for early detection of endobronchial tuberculosis.

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07350356

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-29

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