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Discovery of novel Interferon Gamma Release Assays and Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Disease and Infection

Discovery of novel Interferon Gamma Release Assays and Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Disease and Infection - IGRA TB

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00032592
Enrollment
120
Registered
2023-08-30
Start date
2023-11-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

A15

Interventions

Group 1: 1. Individuals with microbiologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis disease (Mycobacterium tuberculosis-confirmed) a. Bacteriological confirmation obtained: requires MTB to be confirmed (c
past and present). Group 4: 4. Individuals cured of TB disease after end of treatment (Post-TB) a. Previous microbiological confirmation of TB disease b. Treatment success marker: no sign/ symptoms of

Sponsors

Roche Diagnostics
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All participants: 1. Signed written consent or witnessed oral consent in the case of illiteracy, before undertaking any study specific activity. Of the following, either criterions listed in 2., 3., 4., OR 5. have to be met: 2. Individuals with microbiologically confirmed TB disease: Following standard TB diagnostics with a confirmation of MTB via culture and/or PCR OR Are currently receiving anti-TB drugs (V2) OR Previous TB diagnosis (non-MTB-infected) 3. Individuals exposed to and infected with MTB: Immunological evidence of infection with MTB (IGRA positive) AND No clinical signs for TB disease 4. Individuals with minimal risk of being exposed to MTB and/or no indication of exposure to MTB (presumed MTB-naïve): No known/reported TB contact (e.g. health workers) AND No rRisk of having been exposed to MTB (i.e., belonging to risk groups) AND Without immunological evidence of infection with MTB (IGRA negative; past and present) 5. Individuals cured of TB disease after end of treatment Successful treatment completion >6 and <12 months after previous confirmed TB disease prior to enrolment confirmed by physician AND 6 months without (self-) reported travel history to endemic regions AND Are currently receiving anti-TB drugs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: All participants: Participants will be excluded from study participation if they meet any of the following criteria: 1. Critical condition (if study procedures seem like an undue risk to patient’s life) 2. Patients 12 months prior to enrolment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Primary Endpoint(s): AUC of all novel antigens (antigen concentrations)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary Endpoint(s): Specificity as per statistical considerations

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMichael Hoelscher

Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine

hoelscher@lrz.uni-muenchen.de+49 (0)89 4400-59801

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026