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NCT07210970

Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Hemodialysis Patients

Sponsor: Sohag University

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Summary

This observational cross-sectional study aims to determine the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among patients undergoing regular hemodialysis at Sohag University Hospital, using the tuberculin skin test (TST). Identifying the burden of LTBI in this high-risk population will help guide early detection and preventive strategies

Official title: Study of The Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Hemodialysis Patients Using Tuberculin Skin Test at Sohag University Hospital

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 100 Years

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Start Date

2025-12-01

Completion Date

2027-12-20

Last Updated

2025-10-07

Healthy Volunteers

Conditions

Latent Tuberculosis Infection End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Hemodialysis

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

Intradermal injection of 5 unit (0.1 mm) of purified protein derivative (PPD) with measurement of induration after 48-72 hours.