LIFE-TB ; Long-Term Impacts on Lung Health and Life After Tuberculosis in Korea

Launched by YONSEI UNIVERSITY · Apr 20, 2025

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The LIFE-TB trial is a study looking at the long-term effects of tuberculosis (TB) on lung health and overall well-being in people living in Korea. Researchers are interested in understanding how TB affects breathing, lung function, and quality of life after treatment. They will be following participants for five years to gather important information that can help improve care for people who have had TB.

To be part of this study, you need to be at least 19 years old and either currently receiving treatment for pulmonary TB or have a history of treated pulmonary TB. Unfortunately, if you have TB that affects parts of your body other than the lungs, you won’t be eligible. Participants will be asked to share information about their health, including any breathing issues and how TB has impacted their daily lives. This study aims to create a better understanding of post-TB health, which can ultimately help others who have faced similar challenges.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥19 years
• • Diagnosed with pulmonary TB and either initiating or undergoing treatment or history of treated pulmonary TB
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age \<19 years
• • Extrapulmonary TB without lung involvement
• • Refusal to provide informed consent