Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Public Health Model of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Control for High-Risk Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
San Diego State University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Lung Diseases
Tuberculosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will determine the differential cumulative mean number of isoniazid (INH) pills completed over 9 to 12 months for adolescents assigned to one of the following two groups: 1) peer adherence ...
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) was responsible for almost one billion deaths in the 20th century. It is epidemic in the developing world and immigrants introduce TB to developed nations. TB control re...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- PPD positive
- San Diego County residents (without plans to relocate out of the county in the 12 months after study entry)
- Able to respond to the interview questions in English or Spanish
- Eligible for INH treatment
Exclusion
- Receiving treatment in Mexico (due to differing medications and length of treatment)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
263 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00233168
Start Date
September 1 2003
End Date
August 1 2008
Last Update
June 25 2014
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San Diego State University
San Diego, California, United States, 92123