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Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Hemodialysis Patients

NCT07210970 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2025-10-07

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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

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sohag University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Fatma A Ibrahim, MSc · Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-01
Primary Completion
2026-12-01
Completion
2027-12-20

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