Effect of Multivitamin Supplements on Clinical and Immunological Response in Childhood Tuberculosis
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2007-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see whether children who take vitamins along with the
standard medicine for tuberculosis (TB) recover better and quicker than children who take
only the standard medicine for TB. Four hundred children ages 6 weeks-5 years, who have been
diagnosed with tuberculosis, will be enrolled. They will be followed for 2 months after
treatment for TB. Study procedures may include blood draws, Tuberculin Skin Tests, body
measurements, gastric aspirates (removal of stomach fluid), physical exams, and
questionnaires. This study will occur in Tanzania.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Harvard School of Public Health Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Collaborator:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)