Effectiveness of Directly Observed Therapy in Combined HIV and Tuberculosis Treatment in Resource-limited Settings
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial infection common in HIV infected people, is a major problem in
developing countries. The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a combined
treatment strategy using directly observed therapy (DOT) for HIV infected patients with TB.
Participants will be recruited from resource-poor communities in Durban, South Africa.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)