Tuberculosis Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who have recently developed a new build-up of fluid around the lung and are already scheduled to have a procedure to drain that fluid
• People who are 18 years of age or older
• People who are able to understand and agree to participate by signing a consent form

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have previously had tuberculosis (TB) affecting the lining around the lung on the same side, or who have had any treatments injected into that same pleural space (such as talc or clot-dissolving medicines) — note that people with a history of TB in other parts of the body who have completed their TB treatment may still be considered eligible (confirm with trial site)
• People who have previously had surgery involving the same side of the chest, including procedures to remove the lung lining, seal the pleural space, or remove part of the lung
• People who have been taking two or more TB medications at the same time for more than 7 days in a row within the past 3 months — the medications this refers to include isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, amikacin, streptomycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and linezolid
• People who have not been able to provide consent to participate in the trial

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.