Lung Innate Immunity and Microbiome After Tuberculosis Exposure

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorUniversity of Oxford

About this trial

To characterise the innate pulmonary immune response and respiratory microbiome after recent exposure to M.tb and to evaluate how differences determine the outcome of M.tb exposure

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults aged 18-65 years

Resident in or near London or Oxford for the duration of the study period

Provide written informed consent

Willing to allow the investigators to review the volunteer's review NHS care record, medical history, blood results and radiographs.

Disqualifiers

Participation in another research study involving receipt of an investigational product in the 30 days preceding enrolment or during the trial follow up period.

History of anaphylaxis or any allergy likely to be exacerbated by any essential study procedure

History of currently poorly controlled of airways disease (including asthma), current cancer (except BCC of the skin or CIS of the cervix), bleeding disorder, or drug or alcohol abuse

Any significant autoimmune conditions or immunodeficiency (including HIV)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

50 Participants
are grouped into 3 trial groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Oxford

Lead sponsor

University College, London

Collaborator