NCT06289660 Multicenter Italian Cohort Study on Tuberculosis in Pediatric Age
| NCT ID | NCT06289660 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS |
| Condition | Tuberculosis Infection |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 1,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-12-22 |
| Primary Completion | 2033-01-02 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 1,000 participants in total. It began in 2022-12-22 with a primary completion date of 2033-01-02.
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Brief Summary
According to the WHO report of 2021, approximately 10 million new cases were reported in 2020, of which 1 million occurred in the pediatric population. However, epidemiological data available on tuberculosis (TB) in pediatric age are extremely limited due to diagnostic challenges in this patient category. Furthermore, children are almost never included in national surveillance systems due to the lack of connections between individual pediatricians, pediatric hospitals, and national surveillance programs. It is therefore reasonable to assume that the disease may be significantly underestimated both in Italy and worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients (0-18 years old) at the time of the initial observation * Patients affected by active and latent TB, as defined by the criteria of the World Health Organization * Patients exposed to TB who are found to be non-infected at the end of the window period * Informed consent signed by parents/legal guardian or by the patient who has reached the legal age of consent, assent of the minor Exclusion Criteria: * None
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06289660 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Week or older, up to 18 Years, studying Tuberculosis Infection. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06289660 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06289660 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at luisa.galli@meyer.it for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06289660 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Florence, Italy, Bari, Italy, Belluno, Italy, Bologna, Italy and 11 additional locations.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06289660 clinical trial?
NCT06289660 is sponsored by Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS. The trial plans to enroll 1,000 participants.