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Tuberculosis Infection Clinical Trial in Baltimore, MD

Access cutting-edge tuberculosis infection treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Baltimore. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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All study-related tuberculosis infection treatment provided free

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Baltimore

    Convenient for MD residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Baltimore site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Tuberculosis Infection Study in Baltimore

The purpose of this research is to find out if a single dose of pre-travel vaccination with BCG can lessen tuberculosis (TB) infection by producing an immune response when given to adults traveling to countries with a high burden of TB. BCG will be compared with a placebo (an inactive vaccine). BCG (Japan) is used globally but is not approved for use in the United States, therefore it is considered experimental. Participants choosing to take part in this research study, will be randomly assigned

Sponsor: Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be eligible for study participation if they meet all of the following criteria: 1. Participant is willing to participate in the study as evidenced by providing voluntary written informed consent and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization prior to conducting any trial related procedures 2. Participant is male or female, age ≥ 18 years and ≤ 65 years at time of consent 3. Participant is in good general health, confirmed by medical history, laboratory screening, and physical examination 4. Participant has no known history of Mtb infection 5. Participant has no prior history of BCG vaccination, or previous receipt of an investigational Mtb vaccine 6. Participant is assessed to be at risk for TB exposure (particularly drug resistant TB) during planned travel and has planned to work in high TB burden countries for a duration of \>4 weeks and \<6 months for HCW, or ≥6 months and ≤2.5 years if long term tr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Baltimore?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT04453293) has an active research site in Baltimore, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Options in Baltimore, MD

If you're searching for tuberculosis infection treatment options in Baltimore, MD, this clinical trial (NCT04453293) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Baltimore research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced tuberculosis infection specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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