Status:
COMPLETED
Detection of Latent Tuberculosis in Hemodialysis Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Geneva
Collaborating Sponsors:
Ligue Pulmonaire Genevoise
Conditions:
Chronic Renal Failure
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the performance of the tuberculin skin test, used for more than 50 years as a diagnostic tool for latent tuberculosis infection, with 2 blood tests which have recently becom...
Detailed Description
This prospective study includes all adults aged over 18 years of age who accept to be included in the study and provided written informed consent. All patients are under long term hemodialysis for chr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged over 18
- Under hemodialysis for \> 3 months
- End stage renal failure
Exclusion
- Refusal to participate
- Prior tuberculin skin test \> 15 mm or any adverse reaction to tuberculin skin test
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
62 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00695734
Start Date
January 1 2007
End Date
January 1 2008
Last Update
June 12 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Geneva University Hospital
Geneva, Geneva 14, Switzerland, 1211