Search / Trial NCT06613919

Six-months Versus Nine-months ATT for Ocular TB

Launched by L.V. PRASAD EYE INSTITUTE · Sep 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 07, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Tuberculosis Uveitis Anti Tb Therapy Duration

Description

1. Tubercular uveitis (TBU) is a major cause of intraocular inflammation in TB-endemic countries. It has several clinical manifestations affecting nearly every tissue in the eye. Histopathological studies of TBU have revealed presence of paucibacillary mycobacterial infection and granulomatous infection in enucleated eyes. Unlike TB in other organ systems, microbiological evidence of TB is rarely found in ocular fluids that are sampled from TBU eyes. Hence, the diagnosis of TBU is based on presence of characteristic clinical signs, ancillary evidence of systemic TB infection and exclusion o...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Objective evidence of active intraocular inflammation compatible with TPU e.g. active retinal vasculitis (with FA leakage) or choroidal lesions
  • * Positive results of tuberculin skin test (TST \>=10 mm induration after 48 hours with 5TU) and/or interferon gamma release assay (Quantiferon TB Gold or T-SPOT)
  • * May have evidence of healed pulmonary or other TB (but not requiring ATT for that disease)
  • * Age more than 18 years, not pregnant
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Ophthalmic findings or ancillary test results consistent with non-TB diagnosis
  • * Objective findings showing only non-active disease eg. occluded retinal vessels only, with no FA leakage from non-occluded vessels, or atrophic/scarred choroidal lesions
  • * Optic nerve involvement
  • * Past history of uveitis
  • * Previous ATT for ocular or other disease
  • * Concurrent active pulmonary or other TB disease requiring ATT for that disease.
  • * HIV infection and other immunocompromised patients
  • * Treated with systemic or local corticosteroids within 3 months prior to entry
  • * Received anti-VEGF injections within 3 months prior to entry
  • * Age \<18 years
  • * Pregnancy
  • * Liver disease
  • * Likelihood of poor compliance/ refusal to participate in study

About L.V. Prasad Eye Institute

L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care, advancing research, and fostering education in the field of ophthalmology. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, LVPEI is renowned for its commitment to high-quality patient care, innovative surgical techniques, and cutting-edge clinical research. The institute collaborates with national and international partners to conduct clinical trials aimed at improving vision health and developing new treatment modalities. With a multidisciplinary team of experts, LVPEI plays a pivotal role in addressing global eye health challenges and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with visual impairments.

Locations

Bangkok, , Thailand

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Nay Pyi Taw, , Myanmar

People applied

Timeline

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