Development of a Rapid and Accurate Diagnostic Assay for Tuberculosis

Asan Medical Center300 enrolled

Overview

This study evaluates new technique for diagnosis of tuberculosis. Among patients who are suspected with tuberculosis, participants will be tested conventional method including Xpert TB/RIF assay, and new diagnostic technique using homobifunctionalImidoesters compounds.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

300

Conditions

Tuberculosis

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are suspected with pulmonary tuberculosis, tuberculosis meningitis, tuberculosis peritonitis, tuberculosis pleurisy Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years

Locations (1)

Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Clinical Research Center for Chronic Obstructive Airway Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine

Seoul, South Korea

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The effectiveness of new diagnostic technique

sensitivity and specificity of new test

Time frame: An average of 2 year

Central Contacts

Seiwon Lee

CONTACT

82-10-3010-3990 iseiwon@gmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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